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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,992 and 195,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,992 and 195,444 is: 305,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,992 : 195,444 = 195,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,992/195,444 = 195,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,992x = 195,444 × 195,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,992x = 38,198,357,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198,357,136/124,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,606.42

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