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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,247.25 and 390,638.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,247.25 and 390,638.25 is: 828,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,247.25 : 390,638.25 = 390,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,247.25/390,638.25 = 390,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,247.25x = 390,638.25 × 390,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,247.25x = 152,598,242,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,598,242,363.06/184,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,225.35

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