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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,404 and 285,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,404 and 285,522 is: 454,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,404 : 285,522 = 285,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,404/285,522 = 285,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,404x = 285,522 × 285,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,404x = 81,522,812,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,522,812,484/179,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,409.11

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