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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,313 and 182,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,313 and 182,518 is: 248,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,313 : 182,518 = 182,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,313/182,518 = 182,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,313x = 182,518 × 182,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,313x = 33,312,820,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,312,820,324/134,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,023.80

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