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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,586 and 189,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,586 and 189,342 is: 292,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,586 : 189,342 = 189,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,586/189,342 = 189,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,586x = 189,342 × 189,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,586x = 35,850,392,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,392,964/122,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,450.96

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