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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,926.88 and 190,103.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,926.88 and 190,103.63 is: 286,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,926.88 : 190,103.63 = 190,103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,926.88/190,103.63 = 190,103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,926.88x = 190,103.63 × 190,103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,926.88x = 36,139,388,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139,388,238.14/125,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,987.10

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