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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,614 and 188,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,614 and 188,692 is: 283,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,614 : 188,692 = 188,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,614/188,692 = 188,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,614x = 188,692 × 188,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,614x = 35,604,670,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604,670,864/125,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,445.08

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