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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,168 and 184,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,168 and 184,808 is: 284,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,168 : 184,808 = 184,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,168/184,808 = 184,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,168x = 184,808 × 184,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,168x = 34,153,996,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,996,864/120,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,218.73

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