Finding the Third Proportional to 134,014 and 182,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,014 and 182,003 is: 247,176.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,014 : 182,003 = 182,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,014/182,003 = 182,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,014x = 182,003 × 182,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,014x = 33,125,092,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,125,092,009/134,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,176.35
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