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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,050 and 180,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,050 and 180,975 is: 246,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,050 : 180,975 = 180,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,050/180,975 = 180,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,050x = 180,975 × 180,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,050x = 32,751,950,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751,950,625/133,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,162.73

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