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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,753 and 276,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,753 and 276,705 is: 416,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,753 : 276,705 = 276,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,753/276,705 = 276,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,753x = 276,705 × 276,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,753x = 76,565,657,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,565,657,025/183,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,677.04

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