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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,904 and 173,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,904 and 173,304 is: 238,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,904 : 173,304 = 173,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,904/173,304 = 173,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,904x = 173,304 × 173,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,904x = 30,034,276,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,034,276,416/125,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,549.02

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