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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,924 and 281,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,924 and 281,232 is: 430,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,924 : 281,232 = 281,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,924/281,232 = 281,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,924x = 281,232 × 281,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,924x = 79,091,437,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091,437,824/183,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,022.39

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