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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,254 and 390,650.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,254 and 390,650.50 is: 828,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,254 : 390,650.50 = 390,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,254/390,650.50 = 390,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,254x = 390,650.50 × 390,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,254x = 152,607,813,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607,813,150.25/184,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,246.95

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