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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,022 and 394,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,022 and 394,276 is: 844,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,022 : 394,276 = 394,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,022/394,276 = 394,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,022x = 394,276 × 394,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,022x = 155,453,564,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,453,564,176/184,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,755.32

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