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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,544 and 392,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,544 and 392,250 is: 842,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,544 : 392,250 = 392,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,544/392,250 = 392,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,544x = 392,250 × 392,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,544x = 153,860,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,860,062,500/182,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,865.62

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