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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,436 and 264,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,436 and 264,102 is: 370,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,436 : 264,102 = 264,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,436/264,102 = 264,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,436x = 264,102 × 264,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,436x = 69,749,866,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,749,866,404/188,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,151.49

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