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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,544 and 194,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,544 and 194,619 is: 301,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,544 : 194,619 = 194,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,544/194,619 = 194,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,544x = 194,619 × 194,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,544x = 37,876,555,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,876,555,161/125,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,699.45

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