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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,288 and 171,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,288 and 171,804 is: 235,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,288 : 171,804 = 171,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,288/171,804 = 171,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,288x = 171,804 × 171,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,288x = 29,516,614,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516,614,416/125,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,590.12

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