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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,621 and 187,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,621 and 187,430 is: 281,894.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,621 : 187,430 = 187,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,621/187,430 = 187,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,621x = 187,430 × 187,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,621x = 35,130,004,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,004,900/124,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,894.74

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