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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,462 and 187,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,462 and 187,365 is: 291,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,462 : 187,365 = 187,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,462/187,365 = 187,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,462x = 187,365 × 187,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,462x = 35,105,643,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105,643,225/120,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,425.04

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