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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,074 and 273,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,074 and 273,519 is: 406,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,074 : 273,519 = 273,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,074/273,519 = 273,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,074x = 273,519 × 273,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,074x = 74,812,643,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,812,643,361/184,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,427.00

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