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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,846 and 180,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,846 and 180,240 is: 264,448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,846 : 180,240 = 180,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,846/180,240 = 180,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,846x = 180,240 × 180,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,846x = 32,486,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486,457,600/122,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,448.64

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