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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,486 and 187,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,486 and 187,373 is: 286,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,486 : 187,373 = 187,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,486/187,373 = 187,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,486x = 187,373 × 187,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,486x = 35,108,641,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108,641,129/122,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,633.91

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