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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,008 and 276,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,008 and 276,768 is: 414,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,008 : 276,768 = 276,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,008/276,768 = 276,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,008x = 276,768 × 276,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,008x = 76,600,525,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,600,525,824/185,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,038.99

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