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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,662 and 184,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,662 and 184,601 is: 277,816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,662 : 184,601 = 184,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,662/184,601 = 184,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,662x = 184,601 × 184,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,662x = 34,077,529,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077,529,201/122,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,816.51

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