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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,004 and 275,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,004 and 275,550 is: 417,176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,004 : 275,550 = 275,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,004/275,550 = 275,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,004x = 275,550 × 275,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,004x = 75,927,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,927,802,500/182,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,176.56

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