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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,166.75 and 254,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,166.75 and 254,739 is: 356,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,166.75 : 254,739 = 254,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,166.75/254,739 = 254,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,166.75x = 254,739 × 254,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,166.75x = 64,891,958,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,891,958,121/182,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,222.85

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