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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,232 and 187,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,232 and 187,626 is: 292,796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,232 : 187,626 = 187,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,232/187,626 = 187,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,232x = 187,626 × 187,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,232x = 35,203,515,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,515,876/120,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,796.56

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