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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,515 and 235,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,515 and 235,773 is: 301,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,515 : 235,773 = 235,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,515/235,773 = 235,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,515x = 235,773 × 235,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,515x = 55,588,907,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,588,907,529/184,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,270.40

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