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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,073 and 193,954.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,073 and 193,954.50 is: 300,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,073 : 193,954.50 = 193,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,073/193,954.50 = 193,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,073x = 193,954.50 × 193,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,073x = 37,618,348,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618,348,070.25/125,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,771.13

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