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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,360 and 172,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,360 and 172,312 is: 242,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,360 : 172,312 = 172,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,360/172,312 = 172,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,360x = 172,312 × 172,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,360x = 29,691,425,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691,425,344/122,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,656.30

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