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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,664 and 270,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,664 and 270,672 is: 394,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,664 : 270,672 = 270,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,664/270,672 = 270,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,664x = 270,672 × 270,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,664x = 73,263,331,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,263,331,584/185,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,601.71

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