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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,960 and 189,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,960 and 189,267 is: 291,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,960 : 189,267 = 189,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,960/189,267 = 189,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,960x = 189,267 × 189,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,960x = 35,821,997,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821,997,289/122,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,330.49

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