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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,790 and 190,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,790 and 190,308 is: 287,917.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,790 : 190,308 = 190,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,790/190,308 = 190,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,790x = 190,308 × 190,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,790x = 36,217,134,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217,134,864/125,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,917.44

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