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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,325.75 and 195,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,325.75 and 195,075 is: 289,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,325.75 : 195,075 = 195,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,325.75/195,075 = 195,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,325.75x = 195,075 × 195,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,325.75x = 38,054,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,255,625/131,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,769.95

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