Finding the Third Proportional to 133,076 and 182,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,076 and 182,334 is: 249,824.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,076 : 182,334 = 182,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,076/182,334 = 182,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,076x = 182,334 × 182,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,076x = 33,245,687,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,245,687,556/133,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,824.82
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