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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,975 and 393,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,975 and 393,847 is: 861,872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,975 : 393,847 = 393,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,975/393,847 = 393,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,975x = 393,847 × 393,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,975x = 155,115,459,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,115,459,409/179,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,872.26

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