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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,590 and 188,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,590 and 188,666 is: 283,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,590 : 188,666 = 188,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,590/188,666 = 188,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,590x = 188,666 × 188,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,590x = 35,594,859,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594,859,556/125,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,421.13

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