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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,310 and 189,033.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,310 and 189,033.75 is: 292,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,310 : 189,033.75 = 189,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,310/189,033.75 = 189,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,310x = 189,033.75 × 189,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,310x = 35,733,758,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,733,758,639.06/122,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,157.29

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