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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,481.75 and 390,183.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,481.75 and 390,183.75 is: 834,293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,481.75 : 390,183.75 = 390,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,481.75/390,183.75 = 390,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,481.75x = 390,183.75 × 390,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,481.75x = 152,243,358,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,243,358,764.06/182,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,293.61

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