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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,136 and 193,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,136 and 193,924.50 is: 300,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,136 : 193,924.50 = 193,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,136/193,924.50 = 193,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,136x = 193,924.50 × 193,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,136x = 37,606,711,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606,711,700.25/125,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,526.72

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