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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,044 and 360,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,044 and 360,872 is: 703,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,044 : 360,872 = 360,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,044/360,872 = 360,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,044x = 360,872 × 360,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,044x = 130,228,600,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,228,600,384/185,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,771.00

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