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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,392 and 383,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,392 and 383,184 is: 518,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,392 : 383,184 = 383,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,392/383,184 = 383,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,392x = 383,184 × 383,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,392x = 146,829,977,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,829,977,856/283,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,116.17

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