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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,164.63 and 390,523.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,164.63 and 390,523.50 is: 832,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,164.63 : 390,523.50 = 390,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,164.63/390,523.50 = 390,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,164.63x = 390,523.50 × 390,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,164.63x = 152,508,604,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,508,604,052.25/183,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,631.32

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