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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,246 and 193,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,246 and 193,963 is: 300,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,246 : 193,963 = 193,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,246/193,963 = 193,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,246x = 193,963 × 193,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,246x = 37,621,645,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621,645,369/125,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,382.01

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