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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,156 and 184,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,156 and 184,779 is: 391,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,156 : 184,779 = 184,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,156/184,779 = 184,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,156x = 184,779 × 184,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,156x = 34,143,278,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,278,841/87,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,749.03

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