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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,464 and 281,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,464 and 281,552 is: 441,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,464 : 281,552 = 281,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,464/281,552 = 281,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,464x = 281,552 × 281,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,464x = 79,271,528,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,271,528,704/179,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,712.70

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