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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,524 and 183,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,524 and 183,778 is: 275,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,524 : 183,778 = 183,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,524/183,778 = 183,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,524x = 183,778 × 183,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,524x = 33,774,353,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,353,284/122,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,655.00

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