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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,635 and 250,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,635 and 250,623 is: 340,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,635 : 250,623 = 250,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,635/250,623 = 250,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,635x = 250,623 × 250,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,635x = 62,811,888,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811,888,129/184,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,194.91

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