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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,811 and 187,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,811 and 187,496 is: 286,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,811 : 187,496 = 187,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,811/187,496 = 187,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,811x = 187,496 × 187,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,811x = 35,154,750,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,750,016/122,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,250.82

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