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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,382 and 187,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,382 and 187,236 is: 291,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,382 : 187,236 = 187,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,382/187,236 = 187,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,382x = 187,236 × 187,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,382x = 35,057,319,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057,319,696/120,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,217.29

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