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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,010 and 277,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,010 and 277,541 is: 416,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,010 : 277,541 = 277,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,010/277,541 = 277,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,010x = 277,541 × 277,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,010x = 77,029,006,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,029,006,681/185,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,350.50

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