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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,860 and 187,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,860 and 187,086 is: 278,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,860 : 187,086 = 187,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,860/187,086 = 187,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,860x = 187,086 × 187,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,860x = 35,001,171,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,171,396/125,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,096.07

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