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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,925 and 195,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,925 and 195,800 is: 299,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,925 : 195,800 = 195,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,925/195,800 = 195,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,925x = 195,800 × 195,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,925x = 38,337,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,640,000/127,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,688.41

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