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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,222 and 187,138.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,222 and 187,138.50 is: 291,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,222 : 187,138.50 = 187,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,222/187,138.50 = 187,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,222x = 187,138.50 × 187,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,222x = 35,020,818,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020,818,182.25/120,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,301.24

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