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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,030 and 184,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,030 and 184,423 is: 285,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,030 : 184,423 = 184,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,030/184,423 = 184,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,030x = 184,423 × 184,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,030x = 34,011,842,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,842,929/119,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,741.77

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