Finding the Third Proportional to 134,264 and 181,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,264 and 181,704 is: 245,906.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,264 : 181,704 = 181,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,264/181,704 = 181,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,264x = 181,704 × 181,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,264x = 33,016,343,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,016,343,616/134,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,906.15
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