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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,990 and 250,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,990 and 250,664 is: 339,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,990 : 250,664 = 250,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,990/250,664 = 250,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,990x = 250,664 × 250,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,990x = 62,832,440,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832,440,896/184,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,653.18

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