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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,596 and 184,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,596 and 184,698 is: 287,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,596 : 184,698 = 184,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,596/184,698 = 184,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,596x = 184,698 × 184,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,596x = 34,113,351,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,351,204/118,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,643.35

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