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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,992 and 182,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,992 and 182,320 is: 284,126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,992 : 182,320 = 182,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,992/182,320 = 182,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,992x = 182,320 × 182,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,992x = 33,240,582,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,582,400/116,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,126.97

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