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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,706 and 278,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,706 and 278,316 is: 431,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,706 : 278,316 = 278,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,706/278,316 = 278,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,706x = 278,316 × 278,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,706x = 77,459,795,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,459,795,856/179,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,036.23

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