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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,592 and 251,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,592 and 251,778 is: 336,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,592 : 251,778 = 251,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,592/251,778 = 251,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,592x = 251,778 × 251,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,592x = 63,392,161,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392,161,284/188,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,133.88

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