Finding the Third Proportional to 134,150 and 181,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,150 and 181,542 is: 245,676.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,150 : 181,542 = 181,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,150/181,542 = 181,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,150x = 181,542 × 181,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,150x = 32,957,497,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,957,497,764/134,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,676.46
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