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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,462 and 184,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,462 and 184,594 is: 278,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,462 : 184,594 = 184,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,462/184,594 = 184,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,462x = 184,594 × 184,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,462x = 34,074,944,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,074,944,836/122,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,249.13

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