Finding the Third Proportional to 125,762 and 190,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,762 and 190,267 is: 287,857.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,762 : 190,267 = 190,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,762/190,267 = 190,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,762x = 190,267 × 190,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,762x = 36,201,531,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,201,531,289/125,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,857.47
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