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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,668 and 179,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,668 and 179,962 is: 264,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,668 : 179,962 = 179,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,668/179,962 = 179,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,668x = 179,962 × 179,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,668x = 32,386,321,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386,321,444/122,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,016.06

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