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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,241 and 367,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,241 and 367,023 is: 715,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,241 : 367,023 = 367,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,241/367,023 = 367,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,241x = 367,023 × 367,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,241x = 134,705,882,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,705,882,529/188,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,603.31

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