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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,922 and 390,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,922 and 390,836 is: 858,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,922 : 390,836 = 390,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,922/390,836 = 390,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,922x = 390,836 × 390,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,922x = 152,752,778,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,752,778,896/177,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,537.89

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