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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,206 and 254,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,206 and 254,787 is: 356,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,206 : 254,787 = 254,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,206/254,787 = 254,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,206x = 254,787 × 254,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,206x = 64,916,415,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,415,369/182,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,280.34

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