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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,055 and 398,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,055 and 398,175 is: 856,736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,055 : 398,175 = 398,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,055/398,175 = 398,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,055x = 398,175 × 398,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,055x = 158,543,330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,543,330,625/185,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,736.27

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