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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,744 and 399,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,744 and 399,014 is: 861,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,744 : 399,014 = 399,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,744/399,014 = 399,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,744x = 399,014 × 399,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,744x = 159,212,172,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,212,172,196/184,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,798.88

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