Finding the Third Proportional to 125,769 and 190,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,769 and 190,274 is: 287,862.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,769 : 190,274 = 190,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,769/190,274 = 190,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,769x = 190,274 × 190,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,769x = 36,204,195,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,204,195,076/125,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,862.63
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