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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,067.50 and 372,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,067.50 and 372,881 is: 763,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,067.50 : 372,881 = 372,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,067.50/372,881 = 372,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,067.50x = 372,881 × 372,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,067.50x = 139,040,240,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,040,240,161/182,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,674.13

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