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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,624 and 391,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,624 and 391,231 is: 852,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,624 : 391,231 = 391,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,624/391,231 = 391,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,624x = 391,231 × 391,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,624x = 153,061,695,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,061,695,361/179,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,122.74

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