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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,466 and 278,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,466 and 278,685 is: 432,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,466 : 278,685 = 278,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,466/278,685 = 278,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,466x = 278,685 × 278,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,466x = 77,665,329,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,665,329,225/179,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,757.90

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