Finding the Third Proportional to 133,964 and 182,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,964 and 182,437 is: 248,449.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,964 : 182,437 = 182,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,964/182,437 = 182,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,964x = 182,437 × 182,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,964x = 33,283,258,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,283,258,969/133,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,449.28
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