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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,858 and 187,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,858 and 187,083 is: 278,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,858 : 187,083 = 187,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,858/187,083 = 187,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,858x = 187,083 × 187,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,858x = 35,000,048,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,048,889/125,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,091.57

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