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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,394 and 184,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,394 and 184,599 is: 292,771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,394 : 184,599 = 184,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,394/184,599 = 184,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,394x = 184,599 × 184,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,394x = 34,076,790,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,790,801/116,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,771.03

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