Finding the Third Proportional to 134,183 and 186,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,183 and 186,015 is: 257,868.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,183 : 186,015 = 186,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,183/186,015 = 186,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,183x = 186,015 × 186,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,183x = 34,601,580,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,601,580,225/134,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,868.58
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