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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,654 and 184,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,654 and 184,589 is: 277,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,654 : 184,589 = 184,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,654/184,589 = 184,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,654x = 184,589 × 184,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,654x = 34,073,098,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073,098,921/122,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,798.51

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