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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,764 and 183,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,764 and 183,832 is: 394,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,764 : 183,832 = 183,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,764/183,832 = 183,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,764x = 183,832 × 183,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,764x = 33,794,204,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,204,224/85,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,037.17

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