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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,647 and 187,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,647 and 187,865 is: 292,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,647 : 187,865 = 187,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,647/187,865 = 187,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,647x = 187,865 × 187,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,647x = 35,293,258,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293,258,225/120,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,533.24

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