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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,767 and 195,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,767 and 195,605 is: 301,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,767 : 195,605 = 195,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,767/195,605 = 195,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,767x = 195,605 × 195,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,767x = 38,261,316,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261,316,025/126,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,823.94

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