Finding the Third Proportional to 133,914 and 181,666.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,914 and 181,666.50 is: 246,447.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,914 : 181,666.50 = 181,666.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,914/181,666.50 = 181,666.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,914x = 181,666.50 × 181,666.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,914x = 33,002,717,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,002,717,222.25/133,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,447.10
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