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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,266 and 377,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,266 and 377,079 is: 767,483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266 : 377,079 = 377,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266/377,079 = 377,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266x = 377,079 × 377,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266x = 142,188,572,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188,572,241/185,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,483.36

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