Finding the Third Proportional to 125,771 and 190,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,771 and 190,276 is: 287,864.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,771 : 190,276 = 190,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,771/190,276 = 190,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,771x = 190,276 × 190,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,771x = 36,204,956,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,204,956,176/125,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,864.10
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