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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,498 and 281,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,498 and 281,603 is: 441,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498 : 281,603 = 281,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498/281,603 = 281,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498x = 281,603 × 281,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498x = 79,300,249,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300,249,609/179,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,789.04

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