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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,184 and 368,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,184 and 368,272 is: 496,457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,184 : 368,272 = 368,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,184/368,272 = 368,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,184x = 368,272 × 368,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,184x = 135,624,265,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,624,265,984/273,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,457.57

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