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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,497 and 281,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,497 and 281,602 is: 441,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,497 : 281,602 = 281,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,497/281,602 = 281,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,497x = 281,602 × 281,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,497x = 79,299,686,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,299,686,404/179,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,788.37

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