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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,260 and 275,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,260 and 275,730 is: 419,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,260 : 275,730 = 275,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,260/275,730 = 275,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,260x = 275,730 × 275,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,260x = 76,027,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,027,032,900/181,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,436.35

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