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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,316 and 194,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,316 and 194,262 is: 301,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,316 : 194,262 = 194,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,316/194,262 = 194,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,316x = 194,262 × 194,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,316x = 37,737,724,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,724,644/125,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,140.51

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