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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,942 and 189,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,942 and 189,873 is: 293,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,942 : 189,873 = 189,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,942/189,873 = 189,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,942x = 189,873 × 189,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,942x = 36,051,756,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,051,756,129/122,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,241.99

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