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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,414 and 274,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,414 and 274,874 is: 418,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,414 : 274,874 = 274,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,414/274,874 = 274,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,414x = 274,874 × 274,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,414x = 75,555,715,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,555,715,876/180,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,790.76

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