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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,298 and 125,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,298 and 125,163 is: 185,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,298 : 125,163 = 125,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,298/125,163 = 125,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,298x = 125,163 × 125,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,298x = 15,665,776,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,776,569/84,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,838.06

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