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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,254 and 367,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,254 and 367,049 is: 715,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,254 : 367,049 = 367,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,254/367,049 = 367,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,254x = 367,049 × 367,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,254x = 134,724,968,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,724,968,401/188,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,655.28

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