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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,936 and 259,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,936 and 259,211 is: 373,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,936 : 259,211 = 259,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,936/259,211 = 259,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,936x = 259,211 × 259,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,936x = 67,190,342,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190,342,521/179,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,412.45

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