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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,979 and 405,127.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,979 and 405,127.50 is: 882,509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,979 : 405,127.50 = 405,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,979/405,127.50 = 405,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,979x = 405,127.50 × 405,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,979x = 164,128,291,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,128,291,256.25/185,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,509.81

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