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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,936 and 187,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,936 and 187,686 is: 286,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,936 : 187,686 = 187,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,936/187,686 = 187,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,936x = 187,686 × 187,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,936x = 35,226,034,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226,034,596/122,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,539.62

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