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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,393 and 278,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,393 and 278,285 is: 419,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,393 : 278,285 = 278,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,393/278,285 = 278,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,393x = 278,285 × 278,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,393x = 77,442,541,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442,541,225/184,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,986.34

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