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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,963 and 277,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,963 and 277,470 is: 416,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,963 : 277,470 = 277,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,963/277,470 = 277,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,963x = 277,470 × 277,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,963x = 76,989,600,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,989,600,900/184,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,243.25

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