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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,968 and 184,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,968 and 184,706 is: 401,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,968 : 184,706 = 184,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,968/184,706 = 184,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,968x = 184,706 × 184,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,968x = 34,116,306,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,306,436/84,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,519.47

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