Finding the Third Proportional to 125,766 and 190,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,766 and 190,269 is: 287,854.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,766 : 190,269 = 190,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,766/190,269 = 190,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,766x = 190,269 × 190,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,766x = 36,202,292,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,202,292,361/125,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,854.37
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