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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,314 and 194,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,314 and 194,333 is: 301,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,314 : 194,333 = 194,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,314/194,333 = 194,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,314x = 194,333 × 194,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,314x = 37,765,314,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765,314,889/125,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,365.49

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