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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,266 and 220,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,266 and 220,772 is: 389,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,266 : 220,772 = 220,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,266/220,772 = 220,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,266x = 220,772 × 220,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,266x = 48,740,275,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,740,275,984/125,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,094.22

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