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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,398 and 277,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,398 and 277,601 is: 429,560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,398 : 277,601 = 277,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,398/277,601 = 277,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,398x = 277,601 × 277,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,398x = 77,062,315,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062,315,201/179,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,560.61

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