Finding the Third Proportional to 134,138 and 181,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,138 and 181,524 is: 245,649.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,138 : 181,524 = 181,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,138/181,524 = 181,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,138x = 181,524 × 181,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,138x = 32,950,962,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,950,962,576/134,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,649.72
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