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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,953 and 375,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,953 and 375,682 is: 767,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,953 : 375,682 = 375,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,953/375,682 = 375,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,953x = 375,682 × 375,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,953x = 141,136,965,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,136,965,124/183,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,244.70

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