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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,517 and 235,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,517 and 235,776 is: 301,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,517 : 235,776 = 235,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,517/235,776 = 235,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,517x = 235,776 × 235,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,517x = 55,590,322,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590,322,176/184,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,274.80

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