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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,255 and 190,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,255 and 190,104 is: 293,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,255 : 190,104 = 190,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,255/190,104 = 190,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,255x = 190,104 × 190,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,255x = 36,139,530,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139,530,816/123,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,209.45

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