Finding the Third Proportional to 133,070 and 182,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,070 and 182,325 is: 249,811.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,070 : 182,325 = 182,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,070/182,325 = 182,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,070x = 182,325 × 182,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,070x = 33,242,405,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,242,405,625/133,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,811.42
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