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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,846 and 253,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,846 and 253,164 is: 348,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,846 : 253,164 = 253,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,846/253,164 = 253,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,846x = 253,164 × 253,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,846x = 64,092,010,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,092,010,896/183,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,617.92

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