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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,904 and 392,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,904 and 392,776 is: 848,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,904 : 392,776 = 392,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,904/392,776 = 392,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,904x = 392,776 × 392,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,904x = 154,272,986,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,272,986,176/181,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,101.12

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