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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,652 and 276,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,652 and 276,656 is: 414,501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,652 : 276,656 = 276,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,652/276,656 = 276,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,652x = 276,656 × 276,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,652x = 76,538,542,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,538,542,336/184,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,501.56

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