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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,990 and 195,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,990 and 195,079 is: 302,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,990 : 195,079 = 195,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,990/195,079 = 195,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,990x = 195,079 × 195,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,990x = 38,055,816,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,816,241/125,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,054.26

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