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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,040 and 184,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,040 and 184,362 is: 278,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,040 : 184,362 = 184,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,040/184,362 = 184,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,040x = 184,362 × 184,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,040x = 33,989,347,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989,347,044/122,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,509.89

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