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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,642 and 185,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,642 and 185,775 is: 288,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,642 : 185,775 = 185,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,642/185,775 = 185,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,642x = 185,775 × 185,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,642x = 34,512,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,350,625/119,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,463.50

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