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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,420 and 187,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,420 and 187,262 is: 286,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,420 : 187,262 = 187,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,420/187,262 = 187,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,420x = 187,262 × 187,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,420x = 35,067,056,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,056,644/122,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,448.76

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