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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,603 and 184,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,603 and 184,708 is: 287,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,603 : 184,708 = 184,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,603/184,708 = 184,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,603x = 184,708 × 184,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,603x = 34,117,045,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,045,264/118,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,657.52

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