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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,752 and 397,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,752 and 397,200 is: 868,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,752 : 397,200 = 397,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,752/397,200 = 397,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,752x = 397,200 × 397,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,752x = 157,767,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,767,840,000/181,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,039.09

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