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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,312 and 185,125.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,312 and 185,125.50 is: 265,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,312 : 185,125.50 = 185,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,312/185,125.50 = 185,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,312x = 185,125.50 × 185,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,312x = 34,271,450,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271,450,750.25/129,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,029.16

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