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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,036 and 120,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,036 and 120,288 is: 195,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,036 : 120,288 = 120,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,036/120,288 = 120,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,036x = 120,288 × 120,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,036x = 14,469,202,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,202,944/74,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,434.69

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