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Finding the Third Proportional to 87,106 and 122,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 87,106 and 122,668 is: 172,748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,106 : 122,668 = 122,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,106/122,668 = 122,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,106x = 122,668 × 122,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,106x = 15,047,438,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,438,224/87,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,748.58

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