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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,930 and 185,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,930 and 185,518 is: 279,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,930 : 185,518 = 185,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,930/185,518 = 185,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,930x = 185,518 × 185,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,930x = 34,416,928,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416,928,324/122,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,971.76

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