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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,958 and 199,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,958 and 199,855 is: 319,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,958 : 199,855 = 199,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,958/199,855 = 199,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,958x = 199,855 × 199,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,958x = 39,942,021,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,021,025/124,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,643.57

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