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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,262 and 403,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,262 and 403,801 is: 889,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,262 : 403,801 = 403,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,262/403,801 = 403,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,262x = 403,801 × 403,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,262x = 163,055,247,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,055,247,601/183,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,738.45

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