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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,967 and 195,036.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,967 and 195,036.38 is: 301,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,967 : 195,036.38 = 195,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,967/195,036.38 = 195,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,967x = 195,036.38 × 195,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,967x = 38,039,187,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,187,573.14/125,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,977.40

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