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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,419 and 274,883.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,419 and 274,883.50 is: 418,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,419 : 274,883.50 = 274,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,419/274,883.50 = 274,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,419x = 274,883.50 × 274,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,419x = 75,560,938,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,560,938,572.25/180,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,808.10

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