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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,522 and 277,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,522 and 277,962 is: 430,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,522 : 277,962 = 277,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,522/277,962 = 277,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,522x = 277,962 × 277,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,522x = 77,262,873,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,262,873,444/179,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,381.09

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