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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,505 and 390,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,505 and 390,775 is: 841,327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,505 : 390,775 = 390,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,505/390,775 = 390,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,505x = 390,775 × 390,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,505x = 152,705,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,705,100,625/181,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,327.24

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