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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,268 and 194,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,268 and 194,268 is: 301,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,268 : 194,268 = 194,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,268/194,268 = 194,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,268x = 194,268 × 194,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,268x = 37,740,055,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740,055,824/125,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,274.51

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