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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,406 and 401,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,406 and 401,802 is: 880,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,406 : 401,802 = 401,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,406/401,802 = 401,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,406x = 401,802 × 401,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,406x = 161,444,847,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,444,847,204/183,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,259.35

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