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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,386 and 278,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,386 and 278,825 is: 423,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,386 : 278,825 = 278,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,386/278,825 = 278,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,386x = 278,825 × 278,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,386x = 77,743,380,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,743,380,625/183,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,933.02

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