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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,973 and 393,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,973 and 393,840 is: 861,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,973 : 393,840 = 393,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,973/393,840 = 393,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,973x = 393,840 × 393,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,973x = 155,109,945,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,109,945,600/179,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,851.20

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