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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,452 and 278,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,452 and 278,049 is: 416,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,452 : 278,049 = 278,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,452/278,049 = 278,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,452x = 278,049 × 278,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,452x = 77,311,246,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,311,246,401/185,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,880.09

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