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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,558 and 187,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,558 and 187,400 is: 286,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,558 : 187,400 = 187,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,558/187,400 = 187,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,558x = 187,400 × 187,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,558x = 35,118,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,760,000/122,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,548.08

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