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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,384 and 278,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,384 and 278,268 is: 419,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,384 : 278,268 = 278,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,384/278,268 = 278,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,384x = 278,268 × 278,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,384x = 77,433,079,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433,079,824/184,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,955.53

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