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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,962 and 188,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,962 and 188,067 is: 292,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,962 : 188,067 = 188,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,962/188,067 = 188,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,962x = 188,067 × 188,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,962x = 35,369,196,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,196,489/120,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,399.24

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