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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,924 and 184,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,924 and 184,614 is: 401,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,924 : 184,614 = 184,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,924/184,614 = 184,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,924x = 184,614 × 184,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,924x = 34,082,328,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,328,996/84,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,327.41

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