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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 184.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.63 and 184.50 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 184.50 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/184.50 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 184.50 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 34,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.25/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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