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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,512 and 268,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,512 and 268,184 is: 391,923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,512 : 268,184 = 268,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,512/268,184 = 268,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,512x = 268,184 × 268,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,512x = 71,922,657,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,922,657,856/183,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,923.46

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