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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,992 and 184,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,992 and 184,584 is: 254,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,992 : 184,584 = 184,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,992/184,584 = 184,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,992x = 184,584 × 184,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,992x = 34,071,253,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071,253,056/133,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,278.26

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