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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,832 and 268,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,832 and 268,450 is: 392,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,832 : 268,450 = 268,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,832/268,450 = 268,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,832x = 268,450 × 268,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,832x = 72,065,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,065,402,500/183,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,017.73

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