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Finding the Third Proportional to 186,266 and 402,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 186,266 and 402,292 is: 868,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,266 : 402,292 = 402,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,266/402,292 = 402,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,266x = 402,292 × 402,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,266x = 161,838,853,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,838,853,264/186,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,858.80

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