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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,020 : 182,012 = 182,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,020/182,012 = 182,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,020x = 182,012 × 182,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,020x = 33,128,368,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,368,144/134,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,189.73

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