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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,292 and 122,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,292 and 122,899 is: 183,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,292 : 122,899 = 122,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,292/122,899 = 122,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,292x = 122,899 × 122,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,292x = 15,104,164,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,164,201/82,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,543.53

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