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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,006 and 277,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,006 and 277,535 is: 416,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,006 : 277,535 = 277,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,006/277,535 = 277,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,006x = 277,535 × 277,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,006x = 77,025,676,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,025,676,225/185,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,341.50

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