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Finding the Third Proportional to 181,747 and 275,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 181,747 and 275,891 is: 418,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,747 : 275,891 = 275,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,747/275,891 = 275,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,747x = 275,891 × 275,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,747x = 76,115,843,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,115,843,881/181,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,801.10

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