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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,944 and 401,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,944 and 401,376 is: 871,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,944 : 401,376 = 401,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,944/401,376 = 401,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,944x = 401,376 × 401,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,944x = 161,102,693,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,102,693,376/184,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,089.05

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