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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,047 and 195,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,047 and 195,268 is: 302,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,047 : 195,268 = 195,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,047/195,268 = 195,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,047x = 195,268 × 195,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,047x = 38,129,591,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,591,824/126,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,502.97

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