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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,557 and 376,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,557 and 376,995 is: 774,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,557 : 376,995 = 376,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,557/376,995 = 376,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,557x = 376,995 × 376,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,557x = 142,125,230,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,230,025/183,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,283.90

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