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Finding the Third Proportional to 86,323 and 184,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 86,323 and 184,636 is: 394,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,323 : 184,636 = 184,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,323/184,636 = 184,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,323x = 184,636 × 184,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,323x = 34,090,452,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,452,496/86,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,917.37

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