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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,512 and 280,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,512 and 280,754 is: 429,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,512 : 280,754 = 280,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,512/280,754 = 280,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,512x = 280,754 × 280,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,512x = 78,822,808,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,822,808,516/183,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,524.00

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