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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,907 and 278,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,907 and 278,423 is: 419,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,907 : 278,423 = 278,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,907/278,423 = 278,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,907x = 278,423 × 278,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,907x = 77,519,366,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,519,366,929/184,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,234.36

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