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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,428 and 375,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,428 and 375,618 is: 765,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,428 : 375,618 = 375,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,428/375,618 = 375,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,428x = 375,618 × 375,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,428x = 141,088,881,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,088,881,924/184,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,007.93

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