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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,902 and 392,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,902 and 392,772 is: 848,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,902 : 392,772 = 392,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,902/392,772 = 392,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,902x = 392,772 × 392,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,902x = 154,269,843,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,269,843,984/181,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,093.17

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