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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,649 and 187,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,649 and 187,868 is: 292,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,649 : 187,868 = 187,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,649/187,868 = 187,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,649x = 187,868 × 187,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,649x = 35,294,385,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294,385,424/120,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,537.74

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