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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,916 and 176,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,916 and 176,034 is: 246,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,916 : 176,034 = 176,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,916/176,034 = 176,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,916x = 176,034 × 176,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,916x = 30,987,969,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987,969,156/125,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,100.33

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