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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,708 and 260,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,708 and 260,040 is: 368,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,708 : 260,040 = 260,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,708/260,040 = 260,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,708x = 260,040 × 260,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,708x = 67,620,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,620,801,600/183,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,088.50

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