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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,044 and 195,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,044 and 195,263 is: 302,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,044 : 195,263 = 195,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,044/195,263 = 195,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,044x = 195,263 × 195,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,044x = 38,127,639,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,639,169/126,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,494.68

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