Finding the Third Proportional to 133,046 and 180,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,046 and 180,969 is: 246,153.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,046 : 180,969 = 180,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,046/180,969 = 180,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,046x = 180,969 × 180,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,046x = 32,749,778,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,749,778,961/133,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,153.80
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