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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,772 and 190,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,772 and 190,279 is: 287,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,772 : 190,279 = 190,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,772/190,279 = 190,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,772x = 190,279 × 190,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,772x = 36,206,097,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,097,841/125,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,870.89

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