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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,896.50 and 390,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,896.50 and 390,897 is: 849,379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,896.50 : 390,897 = 390,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,896.50/390,897 = 390,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,896.50x = 390,897 × 390,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,896.50x = 152,800,464,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,800,464,609/179,896.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,379.86

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