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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,984 and 187,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,984 and 187,776 is: 291,442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,984 : 187,776 = 187,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,984/187,776 = 187,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,984x = 187,776 × 187,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,984x = 35,259,826,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,826,176/120,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,442.06

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