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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,771 and 375,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,771 and 375,318 is: 766,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,771 : 375,318 = 375,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,771/375,318 = 375,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,771x = 375,318 × 375,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,771x = 140,863,601,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,863,601,124/183,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,517.03

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