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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,250 and 190,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,250 and 190,797 is: 286,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,250 : 190,797 = 190,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,250/190,797 = 190,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,250x = 190,797 × 190,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,250x = 36,403,495,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403,495,209/127,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,078.55

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