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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,316 and 193,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,316 and 193,956 is: 300,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,316 : 193,956 = 193,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,316/193,956 = 193,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,316x = 193,956 × 193,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,316x = 37,618,929,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618,929,936/125,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,192.55

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