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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,692 and 278,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,692 and 278,621 is: 432,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,692 : 278,621 = 278,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,692/278,621 = 278,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,692x = 278,621 × 278,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,692x = 77,629,661,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,629,661,641/179,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,015.12

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