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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,592 and 187,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,592 and 187,452 is: 286,627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,592 : 187,452 = 187,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,592/187,452 = 187,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,592x = 187,452 × 187,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,592x = 35,138,252,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,252,304/122,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,627.61

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