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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,962 and 184,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,962 and 184,484 is: 286,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,962 : 184,484 = 184,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,962/184,484 = 184,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,962x = 184,484 × 184,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,962x = 34,034,346,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,034,346,256/118,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,094.27

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