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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,420 and 187,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,420 and 187,524 is: 292,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,420 : 187,524 = 187,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,420/187,524 = 187,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,420x = 187,524 × 187,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,420x = 35,165,250,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165,250,576/120,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,021.68

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