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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,791 and 392,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,791 and 392,619 is: 847,950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,791 : 392,619 = 392,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,791/392,619 = 392,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,791x = 392,619 × 392,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,791x = 154,149,679,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,149,679,161/181,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,950.00

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