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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,232 and 183,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,232 and 183,240 is: 268,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,232 : 183,240 = 183,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,232/183,240 = 183,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,232x = 183,240 × 183,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,232x = 33,576,897,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576,897,600/125,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,117.55

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