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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,034 and 180,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,034 and 180,951 is: 246,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,034 : 180,951 = 180,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,034/180,951 = 180,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,034x = 180,951 × 180,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,034x = 32,743,264,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743,264,401/133,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,127.04

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