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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,908 and 274,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,908 and 274,849 is: 413,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,908 : 274,849 = 274,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,908/274,849 = 274,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,908x = 274,849 × 274,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,908x = 75,541,972,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541,972,801/182,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,005.30

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