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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,526 and 390,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,526 and 390,180 is: 807,530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,526 : 390,180 = 390,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,526/390,180 = 390,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,526x = 390,180 × 390,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,526x = 152,240,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,240,432,400/188,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,530.17

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