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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,475 and 190,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,475 and 190,343 is: 293,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,475 : 190,343 = 190,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,475/190,343 = 190,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,475x = 190,343 × 190,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,475x = 36,230,457,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,230,457,649/123,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,423.43

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