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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,709.38 and 180,024.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,709.38 and 180,024.75 is: 264,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,709.38 : 180,024.75 = 180,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,709.38/180,024.75 = 180,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,709.38x = 180,024.75 × 180,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,709.38x = 32,408,910,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,910,612.56/122,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,111.12

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