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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,292 and 361,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,292 and 361,368 is: 704,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,292 : 361,368 = 361,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,292/361,368 = 361,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,292x = 361,368 × 361,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,292x = 130,586,831,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,586,831,424/185,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,762.38

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