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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,588 and 187,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,588 and 187,447 is: 286,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,588 : 187,447 = 187,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,588/187,447 = 187,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,588x = 187,447 × 187,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,588x = 35,136,377,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136,377,809/122,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,621.67

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