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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,822 and 407,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,822 and 407,734 is: 894,657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,822 : 407,734 = 407,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,822/407,734 = 407,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,822x = 407,734 × 407,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,822x = 166,247,014,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,247,014,756/185,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,657.33

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