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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,940 and 190,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,940 and 190,122 is: 287,012.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,940 : 190,122 = 190,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,940/190,122 = 190,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,940x = 190,122 × 190,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,940x = 36,146,374,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146,374,884/125,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,012.66

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