Finding the Third Proportional to 133,950 and 182,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,950 and 182,413 is: 248,409.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,950 : 182,413 = 182,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,950/182,413 = 182,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,950x = 182,413 × 182,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,950x = 33,274,502,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,274,502,569/133,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,409.87
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