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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,960 and 187,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,960 and 187,627 is: 298,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,960 : 187,627 = 187,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,960/187,627 = 187,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,960x = 187,627 × 187,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,960x = 35,203,891,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,891,129/117,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,439.23

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