Finding the Third Proportional to 134,157.38 and 181,553.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,157.38 and 181,553.06 is: 245,692.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,157.38 : 181,553.06 = 181,553.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,157.38/181,553.06 = 181,553.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,157.38x = 181,553.06 × 181,553.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,157.38x = 32,961,514,503.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,961,514,503.13/134,157.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,692.90
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