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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,230 and 187,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,230 and 187,624 is: 292,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,230 : 187,624 = 187,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,230/187,624 = 187,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,230x = 187,624 × 187,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,230x = 35,202,765,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,765,376/120,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,795.19

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