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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,925 and 382,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,925 and 382,854 is: 788,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,925 : 382,854 = 382,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,925/382,854 = 382,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,925x = 382,854 × 382,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,925x = 146,577,185,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,577,185,316/185,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,367.27

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