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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,784 and 389,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,784 and 389,484 is: 843,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,784 : 389,484 = 389,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,784/389,484 = 389,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,784x = 389,484 × 389,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,784x = 151,697,786,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,697,786,256/179,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,778.01

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