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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,384 and 281,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,384 and 281,548 is: 437,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,384 : 281,548 = 281,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,384/281,548 = 281,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,384x = 281,548 × 281,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,384x = 79,269,276,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269,276,304/181,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,024.63

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