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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,408 and 401,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,408 and 401,808 is: 880,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,408 : 401,808 = 401,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,408/401,808 = 401,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,408x = 401,808 × 401,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,408x = 161,449,668,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,449,668,864/183,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,276.05

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