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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,352 and 181,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,352 and 181,254 is: 268,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,352 : 181,254 = 181,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,352/181,254 = 181,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,352x = 181,254 × 181,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,352x = 32,853,012,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853,012,516/122,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,512.26

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