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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,017 and 375,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,017 and 375,774 is: 767,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,017 : 375,774 = 375,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,017/375,774 = 375,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,017x = 375,774 × 375,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,017x = 141,206,099,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,206,099,076/184,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,353.55

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