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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,212 and 399,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,212 and 399,524 is: 876,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,212 : 399,524 = 399,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,212/399,524 = 399,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,212x = 399,524 × 399,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,212x = 159,619,426,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,619,426,576/182,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,009.41

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