Finding the Third Proportional to 125,957 and 190,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,957 and 190,151 is: 287,061.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,957 : 190,151 = 190,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,957/190,151 = 190,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,957x = 190,151 × 190,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,957x = 36,157,402,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,157,402,801/125,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,061.48
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