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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,481 and 277,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,481 and 277,875 is: 430,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,481 : 277,875 = 277,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,481/277,875 = 277,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,481x = 277,875 × 277,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,481x = 77,214,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,214,515,625/179,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,209.97

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