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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,744 and 193,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,744 and 193,014 is: 301,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,744 : 193,014 = 193,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,744/193,014 = 193,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,744x = 193,014 × 193,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,744x = 37,254,404,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254,404,196/123,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,060.29

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