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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,274 and 367,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,274 and 367,088 is: 715,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,274 : 367,088 = 367,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,274/367,088 = 367,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,274x = 367,088 × 367,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,274x = 134,753,599,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,753,599,744/188,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,731.33

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