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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,908 and 398,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,908 and 398,316 is: 858,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,908 : 398,316 = 398,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,908/398,316 = 398,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,908x = 398,316 × 398,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,908x = 158,655,635,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,655,635,856/184,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,024.73

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