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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,432 and 405,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,432 and 405,856 is: 888,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,432 : 405,856 = 405,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,432/405,856 = 405,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,432x = 405,856 × 405,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,432x = 164,719,092,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,719,092,736/185,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,299.18

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