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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,034 and 184,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,034 and 184,425 is: 265,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,034 : 184,425 = 184,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,034/184,425 = 184,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,034x = 184,425 × 184,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,034x = 34,012,580,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,580,625/128,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,652.72

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