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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,796 and 190,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,796 and 190,317 is: 287,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,796 : 190,317 = 190,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,796/190,317 = 190,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,796x = 190,317 × 190,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,796x = 36,220,560,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,560,489/125,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,930.94

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