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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,667 and 184,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,667 and 184,607 is: 277,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,667 : 184,607 = 184,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,667/184,607 = 184,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,667x = 184,607 × 184,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,667x = 34,079,744,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,079,744,449/122,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,823.25

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