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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,104 and 174,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,104 and 174,280 is: 248,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,104 : 174,280 = 174,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,104/174,280 = 174,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,104x = 174,280 × 174,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,104x = 30,373,518,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,518,400/122,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,751.22

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