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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,864 and 187,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,864 and 187,872 is: 292,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,864 : 187,872 = 187,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,864/187,872 = 187,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,864x = 187,872 × 187,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,864x = 35,295,888,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,888,384/120,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,029.79

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