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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,763 and 286,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,763 and 286,767 is: 449,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,763 : 286,767 = 286,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,763/286,767 = 286,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,763x = 286,767 × 286,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,763x = 82,235,312,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,235,312,289/182,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,956.02

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