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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,248 and 268,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,248 and 268,320 is: 392,886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,248 : 268,320 = 268,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,248/268,320 = 268,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,248x = 268,320 × 268,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,248x = 71,995,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995,622,400/183,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,886.27

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