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Finding the Third Proportional to 83,042 and 125,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 83,042 and 125,427 is: 189,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,042 : 125,427 = 125,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,042/125,427 = 125,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,042x = 125,427 × 125,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,042x = 15,731,932,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,932,329/83,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,445.49

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