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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,901 and 183,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,901 and 183,607 is: 251,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,901 : 183,607 = 183,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,901/183,607 = 183,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,901x = 183,607 × 183,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,901x = 33,711,530,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711,530,449/133,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,764.59

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