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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,036 and 180,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,036 and 180,954 is: 246,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,036 : 180,954 = 180,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,036/180,954 = 180,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,036x = 180,954 × 180,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,036x = 32,744,350,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744,350,116/133,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,131.50

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