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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,802 and 258,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,802 and 258,999 is: 373,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,802 : 258,999 = 258,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,802/258,999 = 258,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,802x = 258,999 × 258,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,802x = 67,080,482,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,080,482,001/179,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,079.73

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