To multiply the numbers in scientific notation \((1.25 \times 10^3) \cdot (3.2 \times 10^2)\), we follow these steps:
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Multiply the coefficients: \(1.25 \times 3.2 = 4.0\)
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Add the exponents: \(10^3 \times 10^2 = 10^{3+2} = 10^5\)
Now we combine the results: \[ 4.0 \times 10^5 \]
Next, we express \(4.0\) in scientific notation: \[ 4.0 \times 10^5 = 4 \times 10^5 \]
Therefore, the final answer in scientific notation is: \[ \boxed{4 \times 10^5} \]