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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,035 and 190,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,035 and 190,005 is: 293,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,035 : 190,005 = 190,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,035/190,005 = 190,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,035x = 190,005 × 190,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,035x = 36,101,900,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,101,900,025/123,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,427.89

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