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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,996 and 276,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,996 and 276,752 is: 414,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,996 : 276,752 = 276,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,996/276,752 = 276,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,996x = 276,752 × 276,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,996x = 76,591,669,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,591,669,504/184,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,017.98

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