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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,596 and 189,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,596 and 189,674 is: 286,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,596 : 189,674 = 189,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,596/189,674 = 189,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,596x = 189,674 × 189,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,596x = 35,976,226,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976,226,276/125,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,444.05

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