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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,606 and 187,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,606 and 187,473 is: 286,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,606 : 187,473 = 187,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,606/187,473 = 187,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,606x = 187,473 × 187,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,606x = 35,146,125,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,125,729/122,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,659.10

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