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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,769 and 390,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,769 and 390,915 is: 850,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,769 : 390,915 = 390,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,769/390,915 = 390,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,769x = 390,915 × 390,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,769x = 152,814,537,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,814,537,225/179,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,060.56

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