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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,780 and 375,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,780 and 375,336 is: 766,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,780 : 375,336 = 375,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,780/375,336 = 375,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,780x = 375,336 × 375,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,780x = 140,877,112,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,877,112,896/183,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,553.01

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