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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,326 and 189,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,326 and 189,055 is: 292,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,326 : 189,055 = 189,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,326/189,055 = 189,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,326x = 189,055 × 189,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,326x = 35,741,793,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,741,793,025/122,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,184.76

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