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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,988 and 268,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,988 and 268,524 is: 400,610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,988 : 268,524 = 268,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,988/268,524 = 268,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,988x = 268,524 × 268,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,988x = 72,105,138,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,105,138,576/179,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,610.81

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