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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,444 and 391,627.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,444 and 391,627.50 is: 849,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,444 : 391,627.50 = 391,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,444/391,627.50 = 391,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,444x = 391,627.50 × 391,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,444x = 153,372,098,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,372,098,756.25/180,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,970.62

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