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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,935.88 and 195,003.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,935.88 and 195,003.56 is: 301,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,935.88 : 195,003.56 = 195,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,935.88/195,003.56 = 195,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,935.88x = 195,003.56 × 195,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,935.88x = 38,026,389,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,389,387.69/125,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,950.41

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