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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,032 and 268,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,032 and 268,608 is: 394,194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,032 : 268,608 = 268,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,032/268,608 = 268,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,032x = 268,608 × 268,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,032x = 72,150,257,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150,257,664/183,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,194.77

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