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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,408 and 375,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,408 and 375,580 is: 764,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,408 : 375,580 = 375,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,408/375,580 = 375,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,408x = 375,580 × 375,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,408x = 141,060,336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,060,336,400/184,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,936.10

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