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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,611 and 281,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,611 and 281,755 is: 441,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,611 : 281,755 = 281,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,611/281,755 = 281,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,611x = 281,755 × 281,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,611x = 79,385,880,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385,880,025/179,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,987.85

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