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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,907 and 264,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,907 and 264,225 is: 377,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,907 : 264,225 = 264,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,907/264,225 = 264,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,907x = 264,225 × 264,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,907x = 69,814,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,814,850,625/184,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,567.38

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