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Finding the Third Proportional to 133,973 and 184,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 133,973 and 184,555 is: 254,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,973 : 184,555 = 184,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,973/184,555 = 184,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,973x = 184,555 × 184,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,973x = 34,060,548,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060,548,025/133,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,234.42

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