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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,966 and 277,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,966 and 277,473 is: 416,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,966 : 277,473 = 277,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,966/277,473 = 277,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,966x = 277,473 × 277,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,966x = 76,991,265,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,991,265,729/184,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,245.50

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