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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,824 and 274,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,824 and 274,361 is: 405,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,824 : 274,361 = 274,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,824/274,361 = 274,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,824x = 274,361 × 274,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,824x = 75,273,958,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273,958,321/185,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,082.00

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