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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,968 and 184,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,968 and 184,567 is: 277,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,968 : 184,567 = 184,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,968/184,567 = 184,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,968x = 184,567 × 184,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,968x = 34,064,977,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064,977,489/122,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,023.11

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