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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,268 and 377,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,268 and 377,097 is: 767,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,268 : 377,097 = 377,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,268/377,097 = 377,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,268x = 377,097 × 377,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,268x = 142,202,147,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202,147,409/185,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,548.35

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