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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,967 and 195,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,967 and 195,035 is: 301,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,967 : 195,035 = 195,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,967/195,035 = 195,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,967x = 195,035 × 195,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,967x = 38,038,651,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038,651,225/125,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,973.15

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