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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,853 and 182,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,853 and 182,012 is: 274,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,853 : 182,012 = 182,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,853/182,012 = 182,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,853x = 182,012 × 182,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,853x = 33,128,368,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,368,144/120,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,121.19

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