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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,014 and 277,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,014 and 277,547 is: 416,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,014 : 277,547 = 277,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,014/277,547 = 277,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,014x = 277,547 × 277,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,014x = 77,032,337,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,032,337,209/185,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,359.50

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