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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,494 and 187,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,494 and 187,386 is: 286,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,494 : 187,386 = 187,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,494/187,386 = 187,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,494x = 187,386 × 187,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,494x = 35,113,512,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,512,996/122,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,654.96

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