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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,874 and 187,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,874 and 187,875 is: 287,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,874 : 187,875 = 187,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,874/187,875 = 187,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,874x = 187,875 × 187,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,874x = 35,297,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297,015,625/122,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,261.87

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