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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,848 and 190,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,848 and 190,384 is: 288,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,848 : 190,384 = 190,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,848/190,384 = 190,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,848x = 190,384 × 190,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,848x = 36,246,067,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,067,456/125,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,014.65

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