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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,256 and 187,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,256 and 187,660 is: 292,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,256 : 187,660 = 187,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,256/187,660 = 187,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,256x = 187,660 × 187,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,256x = 35,216,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216,275,600/120,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,844.23

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