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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,874 and 190,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,874 and 190,638 is: 288,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,874 : 190,638 = 190,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,874/190,638 = 190,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,874x = 190,638 × 190,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,874x = 36,342,847,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342,847,044/125,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,724.02

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