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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,267 and 367,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,267 and 367,074 is: 715,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,267 : 367,074 = 367,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,267/367,074 = 367,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,267x = 367,074 × 367,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,267x = 134,743,321,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,743,321,476/188,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,703.34

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