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Finding the Third Proportional to 122 and 288

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Solution

The third proportional to 122 and 288 is: 679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 288 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/288 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 288 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 82,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,944/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.87

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