Finding the Third Proportional to 125,924 and 190,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,924 and 190,099 is: 286,979.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,924 : 190,099 = 190,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,924/190,099 = 190,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,924x = 190,099 × 190,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,924x = 36,137,629,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,137,629,801/125,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,979.68
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