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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,254 and 187,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,254 and 187,657 is: 292,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,254 : 187,657 = 187,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,254/187,657 = 187,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,254x = 187,657 × 187,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,254x = 35,215,149,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,149,649/120,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,839.74

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