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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,762.25 and 190,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,762.25 and 190,269 is: 287,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,762.25 : 190,269 = 190,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,762.25/190,269 = 190,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,762.25x = 190,269 × 190,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,762.25x = 36,202,292,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,292,361/125,762.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,862.95

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