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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,263 and 367,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,263 and 367,066 is: 715,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,263 : 367,066 = 367,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,263/367,066 = 367,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,263x = 367,066 × 367,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,263x = 134,737,448,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,737,448,356/188,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,687.35

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