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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,252 and 190,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,252 and 190,800 is: 286,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,252 : 190,800 = 190,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,252/190,800 = 190,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,252x = 190,800 × 190,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,252x = 36,404,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404,640,000/127,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,083.05

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