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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,968 and 275,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,968 and 275,967 is: 413,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,968 : 275,967 = 275,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,968/275,967 = 275,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,968x = 275,967 × 275,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,968x = 76,157,785,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,157,785,089/183,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,973.00

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