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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,991 and 276,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,991 and 276,744 is: 414,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,991 : 276,744 = 276,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,991/276,744 = 276,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,991x = 276,744 × 276,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,991x = 76,587,241,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,587,241,536/184,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,005.23

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