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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,768 and 180,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,768 and 180,264 is: 264,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,768 : 180,264 = 180,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,768/180,264 = 180,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,768x = 180,264 × 180,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,768x = 32,495,109,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,109,696/122,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,687.13

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