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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,764 and 185,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,764 and 185,807 is: 281,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,764 : 185,807 = 185,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,764/185,807 = 185,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,764x = 185,807 × 185,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,764x = 34,524,241,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524,241,249/122,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,224.47

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