Finding the Third Proportional to 133,934 and 181,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,934 and 181,899 is: 247,041.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,934 : 181,899 = 181,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,934/181,899 = 181,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,934x = 181,899 × 181,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,934x = 33,087,246,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,087,246,201/133,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,041.42
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