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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,893 and 187,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,893 and 187,343 is: 281,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,893 : 187,343 = 187,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,893/187,343 = 187,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,893x = 187,343 × 187,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,893x = 35,097,399,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,399,649/124,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,019.75

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