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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,161 and 193,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,161 and 193,683 is: 299,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,161 : 193,683 = 193,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,161/193,683 = 193,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,161x = 193,683 × 193,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,161x = 37,513,104,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,104,489/125,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,718.80

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