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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,049.50 and 390,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,049.50 and 390,636 is: 847,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,049.50 : 390,636 = 390,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,049.50/390,636 = 390,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,049.50x = 390,636 × 390,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,049.50x = 152,596,484,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,596,484,496/180,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,525.18

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