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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,028 and 187,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,028 and 187,552 is: 281,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,028 : 187,552 = 187,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,028/187,552 = 187,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,028x = 187,552 × 187,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,028x = 35,175,752,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175,752,704/125,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,343.00

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