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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,888 and 440,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,888 and 440,550 is: 1,061,219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,888 : 440,550 = 440,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,888/440,550 = 440,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,888x = 440,550 × 440,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,888x = 194,084,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,084,302,500/182,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,219.45

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