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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,690 and 274,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,690 and 274,035 is: 411,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,690 : 274,035 = 274,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,690/274,035 = 274,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,690x = 274,035 × 274,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,690x = 75,095,181,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,095,181,225/182,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,052.50

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