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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,788 and 180,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,788 and 180,894 is: 270,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,788 : 180,894 = 180,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,788/180,894 = 180,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,788x = 180,894 × 180,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,788x = 32,722,639,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722,639,236/120,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,909.69

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