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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,436 and 397,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,436 and 397,125 is: 850,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,436 : 397,125 = 397,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,436/397,125 = 397,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,436x = 397,125 × 397,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,436x = 157,708,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,708,265,625/185,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,472.75

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