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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,233 and 187,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,233 and 187,628 is: 292,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,233 : 187,628 = 187,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,233/187,628 = 187,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,233x = 187,628 × 187,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,233x = 35,204,266,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,204,266,384/120,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,800.37

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