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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,607 and 276,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,607 and 276,603 is: 414,443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,607 : 276,603 = 276,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,607/276,603 = 276,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,607x = 276,603 × 276,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,607x = 76,509,219,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,509,219,609/184,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,443.76

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