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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,714.98 and 184,681.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,714.98 and 184,681.90 is: 297,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,714.98 : 184,681.90 = 184,681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,714.98/184,681.90 = 184,681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,714.98x = 184,681.90 × 184,681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,714.98x = 34,107,403,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,403,610.48/114,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,323.00

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