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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,430 and 375,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,430 and 375,622 is: 765,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,430 : 375,622 = 375,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,430/375,622 = 375,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,430x = 375,622 × 375,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,430x = 141,091,886,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,091,886,884/184,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,015.92

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