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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,206 and 254,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,206 and 254,907 is: 358,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,206 : 254,907 = 254,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,206/254,907 = 254,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,206x = 254,907 × 254,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,206x = 64,977,578,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,977,578,649/181,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,584.04

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