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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,448 and 184,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,448 and 184,430 is: 294,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,448 : 184,430 = 184,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,448/184,430 = 184,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,448x = 184,430 × 184,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,448x = 34,014,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,424,900/115,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,629.83

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