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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,283 and 377,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,283 and 377,109 is: 767,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,283 : 377,109 = 377,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,283/377,109 = 377,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,283x = 377,109 × 377,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,283x = 142,211,197,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,211,197,881/185,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,535.06

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