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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,042 and 195,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,042 and 195,260 is: 302,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,042 : 195,260 = 195,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,042/195,260 = 195,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,042x = 195,260 × 195,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,042x = 38,126,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,467,600/126,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,490.18

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