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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,942 and 194,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,942 and 194,973 is: 301,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,942 : 194,973 = 194,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,942/194,973 = 194,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,942x = 194,973 × 194,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,942x = 38,014,470,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,470,729/125,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,841.09

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