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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 189

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.63 and 189 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 189 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/189 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 189 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 35,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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