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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,664 and 272,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,664 and 272,554 is: 408,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,664 : 272,554 = 272,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,664/272,554 = 272,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,664x = 272,554 × 272,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,664x = 74,285,682,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285,682,916/181,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,918.02

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