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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,842 and 385,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,842 and 385,788 is: 832,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,842 : 385,788 = 385,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,842/385,788 = 385,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,842x = 385,788 × 385,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,842x = 148,832,380,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,832,380,944/178,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,200.38

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