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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,901 and 264,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,901 and 264,019 is: 387,468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,901 : 264,019 = 264,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,901/264,019 = 264,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,901x = 264,019 × 264,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,901x = 69,706,032,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706,032,361/179,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,468.84

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