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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,652 and 194,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,652 and 194,308 is: 300,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,652 : 194,308 = 194,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,652/194,308 = 194,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,652x = 194,308 × 194,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,652x = 37,755,598,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,598,864/125,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,477.50

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