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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,530 and 414,947.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,530 and 414,947.50 is: 938,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,530 : 414,947.50 = 414,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,530/414,947.50 = 414,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,530x = 414,947.50 × 414,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,530x = 172,181,427,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,181,427,756.25/183,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,165.03

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