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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,492 and 187,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,492 and 187,383 is: 286,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,492 : 187,383 = 187,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,492/187,383 = 187,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,492x = 187,383 × 187,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,492x = 35,112,388,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,388,689/122,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,650.46

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