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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,212 and 254,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,212 and 254,795 is: 356,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,212 : 254,795 = 254,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,212/254,795 = 254,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,212x = 254,795 × 254,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,212x = 64,920,492,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,492,025/182,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,290.98

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