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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,432 and 183,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,432 and 183,327 is: 371,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,432 : 183,327 = 183,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,432/183,327 = 183,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,432x = 183,327 × 183,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,432x = 33,608,788,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,608,788,929/90,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,647.08

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