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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,940 and 375,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,940 and 375,656 is: 767,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,940 : 375,656 = 375,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,940/375,656 = 375,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,940x = 375,656 × 375,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,940x = 141,117,430,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,117,430,336/183,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,192.73

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