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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,604 and 188,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,604 and 188,408 is: 282,615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,604 : 188,408 = 188,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,604/188,408 = 188,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,604x = 188,408 × 188,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,604x = 35,497,574,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497,574,464/125,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,615.00

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