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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,741 and 385,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,741 and 385,514 is: 817,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,741 : 385,514 = 385,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,741/385,514 = 385,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,741x = 385,514 × 385,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,741x = 148,621,044,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,621,044,196/181,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,762.88

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