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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,172 and 194,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,172 and 194,170.50 is: 301,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,172 : 194,170.50 = 194,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,172/194,170.50 = 194,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,172x = 194,170.50 × 194,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,172x = 37,702,183,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702,183,070.25/125,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,203.01

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