Finding the Third Proportional to 133,962 and 182,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,962 and 182,434 is: 248,444.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,962 : 182,434 = 182,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,962/182,434 = 182,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,962x = 182,434 × 182,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,962x = 33,282,164,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,282,164,356/133,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,444.82
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