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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,477.50 and 372,118.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,477.50 and 372,118.50 is: 754,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.50 : 372,118.50 = 372,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.50/372,118.50 = 372,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.50x = 372,118.50 × 372,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.50x = 138,472,178,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,178,042.25/183,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,709.31

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