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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,294 and 174,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,294 and 174,477 is: 248,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,294 : 174,477 = 174,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,294/174,477 = 174,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,294x = 174,477 × 174,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,294x = 30,442,223,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,223,529/122,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,926.55

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