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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,760 and 190,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,760 and 190,265 is: 287,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,760 : 190,265 = 190,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,760/190,265 = 190,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,760x = 190,265 × 190,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,760x = 36,200,770,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,200,770,225/125,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,856.00

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