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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,660 and 280,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,660 and 280,878 is: 427,230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,660 : 280,878 = 280,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,660/280,878 = 280,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,660x = 280,878 × 280,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,660x = 78,892,450,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,892,450,884/184,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,230.86

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