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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,042 and 257,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,042 and 257,094 is: 550,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,042 : 257,094 = 257,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,042/257,094 = 257,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,042x = 257,094 × 257,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,042x = 66,097,324,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,097,324,836/120,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,618.32

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