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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,672 and 299,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,672 and 299,464 is: 499,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,672 : 299,464 = 299,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,672/299,464 = 299,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,672x = 299,464 × 299,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,672x = 89,678,687,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,678,687,296/179,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,124.45

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