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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,951 and 184,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,951 and 184,447 is: 293,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,951 : 184,447 = 184,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,951/184,447 = 184,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,951x = 184,447 × 184,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,951x = 34,020,695,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,020,695,809/115,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,405.80

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