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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,676 and 179,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,676 and 179,202 is: 255,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,676 : 179,202 = 179,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,676/179,202 = 179,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,676x = 179,202 × 179,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,676x = 32,113,356,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,356,804/125,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,524.98

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