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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,608 and 286,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,608 and 286,704 is: 445,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,608 : 286,704 = 286,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,608/286,704 = 286,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,608x = 286,704 × 286,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,608x = 82,199,183,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199,183,616/184,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,263.39

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