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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,264 and 367,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,264 and 367,070 is: 715,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,264 : 367,070 = 367,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,264/367,070 = 367,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,264x = 367,070 × 367,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,264x = 134,740,384,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,740,384,900/188,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,699.15

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