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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,744 and 270,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,744 and 270,831 is: 394,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,744 : 270,831 = 270,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,744/270,831 = 270,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,744x = 270,831 × 270,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,744x = 73,349,430,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,349,430,561/185,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,895.29

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