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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,383 and 189,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,383 and 189,133 is: 292,289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,383 : 189,133 = 189,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,383/189,133 = 189,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,383x = 189,133 × 189,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,383x = 35,771,291,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,771,291,689/122,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,289.71

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