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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,270 and 193,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,270 and 193,886 is: 300,086.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,270 : 193,886 = 193,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,270/193,886 = 193,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,270x = 193,886 × 193,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,270x = 37,591,780,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,591,780,996/125,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,086.06

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