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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,451 and 187,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,451 and 187,299 is: 286,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,451 : 187,299 = 187,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,451/187,299 = 187,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,451x = 187,299 × 187,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,451x = 35,080,915,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,915,401/122,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,489.42

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