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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,060 and 184,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,060 and 184,811 is: 279,822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,060 : 184,811 = 184,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,060/184,811 = 184,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,060x = 184,811 × 184,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,060x = 34,155,105,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155,105,721/122,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,822.27

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