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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,843.63 and 393,950.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,843.63 and 393,950.25 is: 862,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,843.63 : 393,950.25 = 393,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,843.63/393,950.25 = 393,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,843.63x = 393,950.25 × 393,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,843.63x = 155,196,799,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,196,799,475.06/179,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,954.13

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