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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,918 and 174,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,918 and 174,522 is: 241,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,918 : 174,522 = 174,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,918/174,522 = 174,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,918x = 174,522 × 174,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,918x = 30,457,928,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457,928,484/125,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,887.01

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