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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,238 and 394,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,238 and 394,428 is: 853,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,238 : 394,428 = 394,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,238/394,428 = 394,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,238x = 394,428 × 394,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,238x = 155,573,447,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,573,447,184/182,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,682.81

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