Finding the Third Proportional to 133,974 and 181,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,974 and 181,941 is: 247,081.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,974 : 181,941 = 181,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,974/181,941 = 181,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,974x = 181,941 × 181,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,974x = 33,102,527,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,102,527,481/133,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,081.73
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