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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,412 and 187,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,412 and 187,260 is: 286,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,412 : 187,260 = 187,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,412/187,260 = 187,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,412x = 187,260 × 187,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,412x = 35,066,307,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066,307,600/122,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,461.36

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