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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,544 and 175,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,544 and 175,344 is: 255,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,544 : 175,344 = 175,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,544/175,344 = 175,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,544x = 175,344 × 175,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,544x = 30,745,518,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745,518,336/120,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,056.40

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