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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,010 and 385,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,010 and 385,190 is: 789,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,010 : 385,190 = 385,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,010/385,190 = 385,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,010x = 385,190 × 385,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,010x = 148,371,336,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,371,336,100/188,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,167.26

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