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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,948 and 194,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,948 and 194,982 is: 301,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,948 : 194,982 = 194,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,948/194,982 = 194,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,948x = 194,982 × 194,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,948x = 38,017,980,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,980,324/125,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,854.58

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