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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,882 and 277,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,882 and 277,935 is: 429,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,882 : 277,935 = 277,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,882/277,935 = 277,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,882x = 277,935 × 277,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,882x = 77,247,864,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,247,864,225/179,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,436.32

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