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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,460 and 187,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,460 and 187,312 is: 286,508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,460 : 187,312 = 187,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,460/187,312 = 187,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,460x = 187,312 × 187,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,460x = 35,085,785,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,785,344/122,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,508.13

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