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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,660 and 272,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,660 and 272,548 is: 408,909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,660 : 272,548 = 272,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,660/272,548 = 272,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,660x = 272,548 × 272,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,660x = 74,282,412,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,412,304/181,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,909.02

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