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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,592 and 281,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,592 and 281,727 is: 441,946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,592 : 281,727 = 281,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,592/281,727 = 281,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,592x = 281,727 × 281,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,592x = 79,370,102,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,370,102,529/179,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,946.76

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