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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,252 and 390,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,252 and 390,647 is: 828,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,252 : 390,647 = 390,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,252/390,647 = 390,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,252x = 390,647 × 390,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,252x = 152,605,078,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,605,078,609/184,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,241.10

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