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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,359 and 275,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,359 and 275,364 is: 411,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,359 : 275,364 = 275,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,359/275,364 = 275,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,359x = 275,364 × 275,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,359x = 75,825,332,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825,332,496/184,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,291.73

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