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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,968.50 and 195,037.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,968.50 and 195,037.50 is: 301,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,968.50 : 195,037.50 = 195,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,968.50/195,037.50 = 195,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,968.50x = 195,037.50 × 195,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,968.50x = 38,039,626,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,626,406.25/125,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,977.29

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