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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,449 and 274,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,449 and 274,183.50 is: 401,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,449 : 274,183.50 = 274,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,449/274,183.50 = 274,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,449x = 274,183.50 × 274,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,449x = 75,176,591,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,176,591,672.25/187,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,050.91

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