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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,946 and 189,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,946 and 189,246 is: 291,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,946 : 189,246 = 189,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,946/189,246 = 189,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,946x = 189,246 × 189,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,946x = 35,814,048,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814,048,516/122,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,299.01

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