Finding the Third Proportional to 133,948 and 182,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,948 and 182,410 is: 248,405.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,948 : 182,410 = 182,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,948/182,410 = 182,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,948x = 182,410 × 182,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,948x = 33,273,408,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,273,408,100/133,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,405.41
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