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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,215 and 187,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,215 and 187,823 is: 281,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,215 : 187,823 = 187,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,215/187,823 = 187,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,215x = 187,823 × 187,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,215x = 35,277,479,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277,479,329/125,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,735.25

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