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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,912 and 281,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,912 and 281,214 is: 429,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,912 : 281,214 = 281,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,912/281,214 = 281,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,912x = 281,214 × 281,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,912x = 79,081,313,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081,313,796/183,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,995.40

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