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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,274 and 383,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,274 and 383,652 is: 794,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,274 : 383,652 = 383,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,274/383,652 = 383,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,274x = 383,652 × 383,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,274x = 147,188,857,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,188,857,104/185,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,438.82

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