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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,938 and 381,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,938 and 381,672 is: 783,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,938 : 381,672 = 381,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,938/381,672 = 381,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,938x = 381,672 × 381,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,938x = 145,673,515,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,673,515,584/185,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,452.09

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