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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,656 and 194,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,656 and 194,316 is: 300,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,656 : 194,316 = 194,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,656/194,316 = 194,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,656x = 194,316 × 194,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,656x = 37,758,707,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,758,707,856/125,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,492.68

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