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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,516 and 195,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,516 and 195,684 is: 305,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,516 : 195,684 = 195,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,516/195,684 = 195,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,516x = 195,684 × 195,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,516x = 38,292,227,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292,227,856/125,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,078.46

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