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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,262 and 367,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,262 and 367,067 is: 715,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,262 : 367,067 = 367,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,262/367,067 = 367,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,262x = 367,067 × 367,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,262x = 134,738,182,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,738,182,489/188,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,695.06

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