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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,512 and 120,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,512 and 120,328 is: 256,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,512 : 120,328 = 120,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,512/120,328 = 120,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,512x = 120,328 × 120,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,512x = 14,478,827,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,827,584/56,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,208.02

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