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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,962 and 184,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,962 and 184,444 is: 276,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,962 : 184,444 = 184,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,962/184,444 = 184,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,962x = 184,444 × 184,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,962x = 34,019,589,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,019,589,136/122,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,667.50

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