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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,786 and 391,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,786 and 391,283 is: 851,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,786 : 391,283 = 391,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,786/391,283 = 391,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,786x = 391,283 × 391,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,786x = 153,102,386,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,102,386,089/179,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,581.25

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