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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,940 and 381,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,940 and 381,768 is: 783,837.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,940 : 381,768 = 381,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,940/381,768 = 381,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,940x = 381,768 × 381,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,940x = 145,746,805,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,746,805,824/185,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,837.83

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