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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,910 and 196,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,910 and 196,524 is: 306,740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,910 : 196,524 = 196,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,910/196,524 = 196,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,910x = 196,524 × 196,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,910x = 38,621,682,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621,682,576/125,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,740.39

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