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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,608 and 176,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,608 and 176,044 is: 246,731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,608 : 176,044 = 176,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,608/176,044 = 176,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,608x = 176,044 × 176,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,608x = 30,991,489,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,991,489,936/125,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,731.82

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