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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,018 and 398,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,018 and 398,102 is: 856,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,018 : 398,102 = 398,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,018/398,102 = 398,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,018x = 398,102 × 398,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,018x = 158,485,202,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,485,202,404/185,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,593.43

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