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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,974 and 393,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,974 and 393,845 is: 861,868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,974 : 393,845 = 393,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,974/393,845 = 393,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,974x = 393,845 × 393,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,974x = 155,113,884,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,113,884,025/179,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,868.29

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