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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,396 and 272,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,396 and 272,864 is: 408,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,396 : 272,864 = 272,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,396/272,864 = 272,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,396x = 272,864 × 272,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,396x = 74,454,762,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454,762,496/182,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,203.92

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