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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,255 and 399,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,255 and 399,310 is: 860,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,255 : 399,310 = 399,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,255/399,310 = 399,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,255x = 399,310 × 399,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,255x = 159,448,476,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,448,476,100/185,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,697.29

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