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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,358 and 186,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,358 and 186,266 is: 288,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,358 : 186,266 = 186,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,358/186,266 = 186,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,358x = 186,266 × 186,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,358x = 34,695,022,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695,022,756/120,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,265.20

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