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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.25 and 190.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.25 and 190.13 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 190.13 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/190.13 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 190.13 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 36,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147.52/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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