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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,863 and 264,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,863 and 264,034 is: 369,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,863 : 264,034 = 264,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,863/264,034 = 264,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,863x = 264,034 × 264,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,863x = 69,713,953,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,713,953,156/188,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,124.46

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