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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,954 and 184,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,954 and 184,676 is: 401,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,954 : 184,676 = 184,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,954/184,676 = 184,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,954x = 184,676 × 184,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,954x = 34,105,224,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105,224,976/84,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,455.20

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