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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,924.63 and 199,391.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,924.63 and 199,391.63 is: 315,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,924.63 : 199,391.63 = 199,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,924.63/199,391.63 = 199,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,924.63x = 199,391.63 × 199,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,924.63x = 39,757,020,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757,020,120.14/125,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,720.77

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