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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,401 and 375,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,401 and 375,565.50 is: 764,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,401 : 375,565.50 = 375,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,401/375,565.50 = 375,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,401x = 375,565.50 × 375,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,401x = 141,049,444,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,049,444,790.25/184,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,906.07

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