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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,664 and 187,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,664 and 187,888 is: 292,563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,664 : 187,888 = 187,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,664/187,888 = 187,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,664x = 187,888 × 187,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,664x = 35,301,900,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,900,544/120,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,563.65

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