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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,462 and 187,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,462 and 187,315 is: 286,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,462 : 187,315 = 187,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,462/187,315 = 187,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,462x = 187,315 × 187,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,462x = 35,086,909,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086,909,225/122,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,512.63

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