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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,772 and 173,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,772 and 173,958 is: 250,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,772 : 173,958 = 173,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,772/173,958 = 173,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,772x = 173,958 × 173,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,772x = 30,261,385,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,385,764/120,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,566.24

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