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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,818 and 180,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,818 and 180,198 is: 264,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,818 : 180,198 = 180,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,818/180,198 = 180,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,818x = 180,198 × 180,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,818x = 32,471,319,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471,319,204/122,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,385.67

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