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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,476 and 281,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,476 and 281,584 is: 441,783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476 : 281,584 = 281,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476/281,584 = 281,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476x = 281,584 × 281,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476x = 79,289,549,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,289,549,056/179,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,783.58

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