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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,520 and 235,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,520 and 235,778 is: 301,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,520 : 235,778 = 235,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,520/235,778 = 235,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,520x = 235,778 × 235,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,520x = 55,591,265,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591,265,284/184,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,275.01

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