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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,394 and 277,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,394 and 277,596 is: 429,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,394 : 277,596 = 277,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,394/277,596 = 277,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,394x = 277,596 × 277,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,394x = 77,059,539,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,059,539,216/179,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,554.72

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