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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,730 and 278,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,730 and 278,599 is: 417,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,730 : 278,599 = 278,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,730/278,599 = 278,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,730x = 278,599 × 278,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,730x = 77,617,402,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,617,402,801/185,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,904.50

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