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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,298 and 194,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,298 and 194,310 is: 301,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,298 : 194,310 = 194,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,298/194,310 = 194,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,298x = 194,310 × 194,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,298x = 37,756,376,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,376,100/125,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,332.63

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