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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,660 and 391,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,660 and 391,194 is: 851,790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,660 : 391,194 = 391,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,660/391,194 = 391,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,660x = 391,194 × 391,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,660x = 153,032,745,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,032,745,636/179,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,790.86

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