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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,911 and 184,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,911 and 184,567 is: 401,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,911 : 184,567 = 184,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,911/184,567 = 184,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,911x = 184,567 × 184,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,911x = 34,064,977,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064,977,489/84,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,184.50

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