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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,512 and 268,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,512 and 268,187 is: 391,932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,512 : 268,187 = 268,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,512/268,187 = 268,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,512x = 268,187 × 268,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,512x = 71,924,266,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,924,266,969/183,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,932.23

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