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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,612 and 401,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,612 and 401,624 is: 873,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,612 : 401,624 = 401,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,612/401,624 = 401,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,612x = 401,624 × 401,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,612x = 161,301,837,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,301,837,376/184,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,734.30

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