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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,057.75 and 187,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,057.75 and 187,243 is: 280,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,057.75 : 187,243 = 187,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,057.75/187,243 = 187,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,057.75x = 187,243 × 187,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,057.75x = 35,059,941,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,941,049/125,057.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,350.01

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