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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,372 and 187,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,372 and 187,260 is: 291,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,372 : 187,260 = 187,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,372/187,260 = 187,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,372x = 187,260 × 187,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,372x = 35,066,307,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066,307,600/120,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,316.15

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