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Finding the Third Proportional to 145,327.50 and 195,297.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 145,327.50 and 195,297.75 is: 262,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,327.50 : 195,297.75 = 195,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,327.50/195,297.75 = 195,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,327.50x = 195,297.75 × 195,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,327.50x = 38,141,211,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141,211,155.06/145,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,450.06

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