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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,413 and 275,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,413 and 275,592 is: 411,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,413 : 275,592 = 275,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,413/275,592 = 275,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,413x = 275,592 × 275,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,413x = 75,950,950,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950,950,464/184,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,852.47

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