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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,246 and 367,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,246 and 367,033 is: 715,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,246 : 367,033 = 367,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,246/367,033 = 367,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,246x = 367,033 × 367,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,246x = 134,713,223,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,713,223,089/188,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,623.30

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