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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,467 and 390,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,467 and 390,699 is: 841,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,467 : 390,699 = 390,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,467/390,699 = 390,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,467x = 390,699 × 390,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,467x = 152,645,708,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,645,708,601/181,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,176.13

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