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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,644 and 187,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,644 and 187,860 is: 292,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,644 : 187,860 = 187,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,644/187,860 = 187,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,644x = 187,860 × 187,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,644x = 35,291,379,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291,379,600/120,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,524.95

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