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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,643.50 and 381,637.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,643.50 and 381,637.50 is: 806,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,643.50 : 381,637.50 = 381,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,643.50/381,637.50 = 381,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,643.50x = 381,637.50 × 381,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,643.50x = 145,647,181,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,647,181,406.25/180,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,268.60

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