Finding the Third Proportional to 133,949 and 183,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,949 and 183,670 is: 251,847.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,949 : 183,670 = 183,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,949/183,670 = 183,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,949x = 183,670 × 183,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,949x = 33,734,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,734,668,900/133,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,847.11
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