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Finding the Third Proportional to 188,897 and 261,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 188,897 and 261,808 is: 362,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,897 : 261,808 = 261,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,897/261,808 = 261,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,897x = 261,808 × 261,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,897x = 68,543,428,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543,428,864/188,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,861.39

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