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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,362 and 140,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,362 and 140,125 is: 205,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,362 : 140,125 = 140,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,362/140,125 = 140,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,362x = 140,125 × 140,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,362x = 19,635,015,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,635,015,625/95,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,899.79

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