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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,466 and 261,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,466 and 261,408 is: 380,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,466 : 261,408 = 261,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,466/261,408 = 261,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,466x = 261,408 × 261,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,466x = 68,334,142,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,334,142,464/179,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,763.72

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