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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,255 and 193,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,255 and 193,969 is: 300,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,255 : 193,969 = 193,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,255/193,969 = 193,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,255x = 193,969 × 193,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,255x = 37,623,972,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623,972,961/125,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,379.01

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