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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,280 and 193,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,280 and 193,899 is: 300,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,280 : 193,899 = 193,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,280/193,899 = 193,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,280x = 193,899 × 193,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,280x = 37,596,822,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596,822,201/125,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,102.35

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