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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,964 and 182,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,964 and 182,430 is: 248,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,964 : 182,430 = 182,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,964/182,430 = 182,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,964x = 182,430 × 182,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,964x = 33,280,704,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280,704,900/133,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,430.21

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