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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,278 and 254,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,278 and 254,826 is: 358,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,278 : 254,826 = 254,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,278/254,826 = 254,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,278x = 254,826 × 254,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,278x = 64,936,290,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936,290,276/181,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,213.85

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