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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,028 and 390,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,028 and 390,024 is: 849,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,028 : 390,024 = 390,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,028/390,024 = 390,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,028x = 390,024 × 390,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,028x = 152,118,720,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,118,720,576/179,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,692.34

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