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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,252 and 367,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,252 and 367,045 is: 715,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,252 : 367,045 = 367,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,252/367,045 = 367,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,252x = 367,045 × 367,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,252x = 134,722,032,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,722,032,025/188,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,647.28

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