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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,274 and 399,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,274 and 399,924 is: 863,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,274 : 399,924 = 399,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,274/399,924 = 399,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,274x = 399,924 × 399,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,274x = 159,939,205,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,939,205,776/185,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,257.69

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