Finding the Third Proportional to 133,092 and 182,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,092 and 182,358 is: 249,860.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,092 : 182,358 = 182,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,092/182,358 = 182,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,092x = 182,358 × 182,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,092x = 33,254,440,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,254,440,164/133,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,860.55
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