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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,188 and 170,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,188 and 170,502 is: 232,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,188 : 170,502 = 170,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,188/170,502 = 170,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,188x = 170,502 × 170,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,188x = 29,070,932,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070,932,004/125,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,218.20

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