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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,044 and 180,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,044 and 180,966 is: 246,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,044 : 180,966 = 180,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,044/180,966 = 180,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,044x = 180,966 × 180,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,044x = 32,748,693,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,748,693,156/133,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,149.34

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