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Finding the Third Proportional to 183,999 and 375,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 183,999 and 375,738 is: 767,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,999 : 375,738 = 375,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,999/375,738 = 375,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,999x = 375,738 × 375,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,999x = 141,179,044,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,179,044,644/183,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,281.59

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