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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,936 and 190,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,936 and 190,116 is: 287,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,936 : 190,116 = 190,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,936/190,116 = 190,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,936x = 190,116 × 190,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,936x = 36,144,093,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,144,093,456/125,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,003.66

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