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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,212 and 187,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,212 and 187,872 is: 281,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,212 : 187,872 = 187,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,212/187,872 = 187,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,212x = 187,872 × 187,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,212x = 35,295,888,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,888,384/125,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,889.02

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