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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,962.88 and 195,028.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,962.88 and 195,028.88 is: 301,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,962.88 : 195,028.88 = 195,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,962.88/195,028.88 = 195,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,962.88x = 195,028.88 × 195,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,962.88x = 38,036,262,083.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036,262,083.77/125,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,964.07

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