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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,684 and 282,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,684 and 282,878 is: 430,947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,684 : 282,878 = 282,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,684/282,878 = 282,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,684x = 282,878 × 282,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,684x = 80,019,962,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,019,962,884/185,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,947.00

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