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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,392 and 278,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,392 and 278,283 is: 419,982.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,392 : 278,283 = 278,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,392/278,283 = 278,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,392x = 278,283 × 278,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,392x = 77,441,428,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,441,428,089/184,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,982.58

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