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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,760 and 423,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,760 and 423,063 is: 979,329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,760 : 423,063 = 423,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,760/423,063 = 423,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,760x = 423,063 × 423,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,760x = 178,982,301,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982,301,969/182,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,329.73

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