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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,722 and 440,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,722 and 440,197 is: 1,060,482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,722 : 440,197 = 440,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,722/440,197 = 440,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,722x = 440,197 × 440,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,722x = 193,773,398,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,773,398,809/182,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,482.04

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