Finding the Third Proportional to 134,004 and 181,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,004 and 181,992 is: 247,164.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,004 : 181,992 = 181,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,004/181,992 = 181,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,004x = 181,992 × 181,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,004x = 33,121,088,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,121,088,064/134,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,164.92
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