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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,332 and 189,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,332 and 189,064 is: 292,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,332 : 189,064 = 189,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,332/189,064 = 189,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,332x = 189,064 × 189,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,332x = 35,745,196,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,745,196,096/122,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,198.25

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