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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,459 and 273,712.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,459 and 273,712.50 is: 395,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,459 : 273,712.50 = 273,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,459/273,712.50 = 273,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,459x = 273,712.50 × 273,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,459x = 74,918,532,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918,532,656.25/189,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,434.01

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