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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,744 and 249,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,744 and 249,366 is: 338,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,744 : 249,366 = 249,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,744/249,366 = 249,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,744x = 249,366 × 249,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,744x = 62,183,401,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,183,401,956/183,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,424.12

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