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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,771 and 284,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,771 and 284,169 is: 668,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,771 : 284,169 = 284,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,771/284,169 = 284,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,771x = 284,169 × 284,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,771x = 80,752,020,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,752,020,561/120,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,637.51

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