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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,402 and 375,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,402 and 375,568 is: 764,912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,402 : 375,568 = 375,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,402/375,568 = 375,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,402x = 375,568 × 375,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,402x = 141,051,322,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,051,322,624/184,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,912.11

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