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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,248 and 367,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,248 and 367,039 is: 715,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,248 : 367,039 = 367,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,248/367,039 = 367,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,248x = 367,039 × 367,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,248x = 134,717,627,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717,627,521/188,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,639.09

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