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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,712 and 270,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,712 and 270,144 is: 406,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,712 : 270,144 = 270,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,712/270,144 = 270,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,712x = 270,144 × 270,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,712x = 72,977,780,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977,780,736/179,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,081.85

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