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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,332 and 275,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,332 and 275,932 is: 417,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,332 : 275,932 = 275,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,332/275,932 = 275,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,332x = 275,932 × 275,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,332x = 76,138,468,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,138,468,624/182,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,581.49

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