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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,431 and 375,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,431 and 375,624 is: 765,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,431 : 375,624 = 375,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,431/375,624 = 375,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,431x = 375,624 × 375,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,431x = 141,093,389,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,093,389,376/184,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,019.92

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