Finding the Third Proportional to 134,020 and 182,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,020 and 182,012 is: 247,189.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,020 : 182,012 = 182,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,020/182,012 = 182,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,020x = 182,012 × 182,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,020x = 33,128,368,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,128,368,144/134,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,189.73
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