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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,761 and 276,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,761 and 276,713 is: 416,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,761 : 276,713 = 276,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,761/276,713 = 276,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,761x = 276,713 × 276,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,761x = 76,570,084,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,570,084,369/183,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,683.00

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