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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,964 and 189,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,964 and 189,273 is: 291,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,964 : 189,273 = 189,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,964/189,273 = 189,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,964x = 189,273 × 189,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,964x = 35,824,268,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824,268,529/122,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,339.49

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