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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,254 and 367,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,254 and 367,051 is: 715,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,254 : 367,051 = 367,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,254/367,051 = 367,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,254x = 367,051 × 367,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,254x = 134,726,436,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,726,436,601/188,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,663.08

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