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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,438 and 261,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,438 and 261,711 is: 373,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,438 : 261,711 = 261,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,438/261,711 = 261,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,438x = 261,711 × 261,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,438x = 68,492,647,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492,647,521/183,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,383.09

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