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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,013 and 277,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,013 and 277,768 is: 419,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,013 : 277,768 = 277,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,013/277,768 = 277,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,013x = 277,768 × 277,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,013x = 77,155,061,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,155,061,824/184,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,291.36

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