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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,010 and 278,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,010 and 278,325 is: 418,706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,010 : 278,325 = 278,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,010/278,325 = 278,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,010x = 278,325 × 278,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,010x = 77,464,805,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,464,805,625/185,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,706.05

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