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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,624 and 184,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,624 and 184,423 is: 397,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,624 : 184,423 = 184,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,624/184,423 = 184,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,624x = 184,423 × 184,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,624x = 34,011,842,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,842,929/85,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,223.24

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