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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,256 and 242,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,256 and 242,604 is: 322,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256 : 242,604 = 242,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256/242,604 = 242,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256x = 242,604 × 242,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256x = 58,856,700,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856,700,816/182,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,934.23

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