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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,364 and 281,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,364 and 281,601 is: 427,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,364 : 281,601 = 281,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,364/281,601 = 281,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,364x = 281,601 × 281,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,364x = 79,299,123,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,299,123,201/185,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,802.18

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