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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,864 and 184,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,864 and 184,424 is: 396,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,864 : 184,424 = 184,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,864/184,424 = 184,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,864x = 184,424 × 184,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,864x = 34,012,211,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,211,776/85,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,117.25

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