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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,448 and 277,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,448 and 277,653 is: 429,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,448 : 277,653 = 277,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,448/277,653 = 277,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,448x = 277,653 × 277,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,448x = 77,091,188,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091,188,409/179,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,601.83

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