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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,252 and 187,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,252 and 187,654 is: 292,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,252 : 187,654 = 187,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,252/187,654 = 187,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,252x = 187,654 × 187,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,252x = 35,214,023,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,023,716/120,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,835.24

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