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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,020 and 187,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,020 and 187,556 is: 281,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,020 : 187,556 = 187,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,020/187,556 = 187,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,020x = 187,556 × 187,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,020x = 35,177,253,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,253,136/125,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,373.01

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