Finding the Third Proportional to 133,908 and 182,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,908 and 182,352 is: 248,321.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,908 : 182,352 = 182,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,908/182,352 = 182,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,908x = 182,352 × 182,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,908x = 33,252,251,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,252,251,904/133,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,321.62
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