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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,204 and 187,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,204 and 187,110 is: 291,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,204 : 187,110 = 187,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,204/187,110 = 187,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,204x = 187,110 × 187,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,204x = 35,010,152,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010,152,100/120,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,256.13

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