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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,316 and 174,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,316 and 174,506 is: 248,964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,316 : 174,506 = 174,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,316/174,506 = 174,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,316x = 174,506 × 174,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,316x = 30,452,344,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,344,036/122,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,964.52

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