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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,371.13 and 183,255.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,371.13 and 183,255.75 is: 267,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,371.13 : 183,255.75 = 183,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,371.13/183,255.75 = 183,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,371.13x = 183,255.75 × 183,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,371.13x = 33,582,669,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,582,669,908.06/125,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,866.06

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