Finding the Third Proportional to 133,956 and 182,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,956 and 182,425 is: 248,431.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,956 : 182,425 = 182,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,956/182,425 = 182,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,956x = 182,425 × 182,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,956x = 33,278,880,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,278,880,625/133,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,431.43
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