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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,914 and 183,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,914 and 183,626 is: 251,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,914 : 183,626 = 183,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,914/183,626 = 183,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,914x = 183,626 × 183,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,914x = 33,718,507,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,507,876/133,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,792.25

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