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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,458 and 184,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,458 and 184,587 is: 278,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,458 : 184,587 = 184,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,458/184,587 = 184,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,458x = 184,587 × 184,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,458x = 34,072,360,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,360,569/122,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,237.11

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