Finding the Third Proportional to 125,755 and 190,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,755 and 190,258.50 is: 287,847.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,755 : 190,258.50 = 190,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,755/190,258.50 = 190,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,755x = 190,258.50 × 190,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,755x = 36,198,296,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,198,296,822.25/125,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,847.77
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