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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,737 and 281,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,737 and 281,240 is: 432,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,737 : 281,240 = 281,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,737/281,240 = 281,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,737x = 281,240 × 281,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,737x = 79,095,937,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,095,937,600/182,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,840.30

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