Finding the Third Proportional to 134,152 and 181,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,152 and 181,545 is: 245,680.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,152 : 181,545 = 181,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,152/181,545 = 181,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,152x = 181,545 × 181,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,152x = 32,958,587,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,958,587,025/134,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,680.92
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