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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,522 and 183,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,522 and 183,775 is: 275,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,522 : 183,775 = 183,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,522/183,775 = 183,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,522x = 183,775 × 183,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,522x = 33,773,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,250,625/122,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,650.50

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