Finding the Third Proportional to 133,497 and 180,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,497 and 180,198 is: 243,236.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,497 : 180,198 = 180,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,497/180,198 = 180,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,497x = 180,198 × 180,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,497x = 32,471,319,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,471,319,204/133,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,236.32
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