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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,372 and 186,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,372 and 186,291 is: 288,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,372 : 186,291 = 186,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,372/186,291 = 186,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,372x = 186,291 × 186,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,372x = 34,704,336,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704,336,681/120,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,309.05

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