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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,614 and 187,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,614 and 187,485 is: 286,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,614 : 187,485 = 187,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,614/187,485 = 187,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,614x = 187,485 × 187,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,614x = 35,150,625,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,625,225/122,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,677.09

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