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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,790 and 391,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,790 and 391,275 is: 851,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,790 : 391,275 = 391,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,790/391,275 = 391,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,790x = 391,275 × 391,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,790x = 153,096,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,096,125,625/179,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,527.48

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