Finding the Third Proportional to 133,936 and 181,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,936 and 181,902 is: 247,045.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,936 : 181,902 = 181,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,936/181,902 = 181,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,936x = 181,902 × 181,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,936x = 33,088,337,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,088,337,604/133,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,045.88
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