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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,874 and 295,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,874 and 295,389 is: 469,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,874 : 295,389 = 295,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,874/295,389 = 295,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,874x = 295,389 × 295,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,874x = 87,254,661,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,254,661,321/185,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,429.08

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