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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,912 and 284,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,912 and 284,448 is: 435,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,912 : 284,448 = 284,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,912/284,448 = 284,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,912x = 284,448 × 284,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,912x = 80,910,664,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,910,664,704/185,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,209.48

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