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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,042 and 360,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,042 and 360,868 is: 703,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,042 : 360,868 = 360,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,042/360,868 = 360,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,042x = 360,868 × 360,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,042x = 130,225,713,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,225,713,424/185,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,763.00

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