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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,235 and 193,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,235 and 193,941 is: 300,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,235 : 193,941 = 193,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,235/193,941 = 193,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,235x = 193,941 × 193,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,235x = 37,613,111,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613,111,481/125,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,340.25

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