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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,514 and 187,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,514 and 187,215 is: 290,833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,514 : 187,215 = 187,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,514/187,215 = 187,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,514x = 187,215 × 187,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,514x = 35,049,456,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,456,225/120,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,833.07

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