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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,936 and 278,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,936 and 278,016 is: 429,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,936 : 278,016 = 278,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,936/278,016 = 278,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,936x = 278,016 × 278,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,936x = 77,292,896,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292,896,256/179,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,557.71

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