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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,250 and 390,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,250 and 390,110 is: 849,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,250 : 390,110 = 390,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,250/390,110 = 390,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,250x = 390,110 × 390,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,250x = 152,185,812,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,185,812,100/179,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,014.29

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