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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,413 and 187,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,413 and 187,513 is: 292,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,413 : 187,513 = 187,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,413/187,513 = 187,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,413x = 187,513 × 187,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,413x = 35,161,125,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,125,169/120,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,004.39

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