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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,954 and 188,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,954 and 188,259 is: 281,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,954 : 188,259 = 188,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,954/188,259 = 188,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,954x = 188,259 × 188,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,954x = 35,441,451,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,441,451,081/125,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,384.09

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