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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,254 and 187,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,254 and 187,014 is: 286,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,254 : 187,014 = 187,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,254/187,014 = 187,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,254x = 187,014 × 187,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,254x = 34,974,236,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974,236,196/122,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,078.46

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