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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,712 and 187,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,712 and 187,970 is: 292,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,712 : 187,970 = 187,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,712/187,970 = 187,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,712x = 187,970 × 187,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,712x = 35,332,720,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332,720,900/120,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,702.64

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