Finding the Third Proportional to 134,324 and 181,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,324 and 181,776 is: 245,991.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,324 : 181,776 = 181,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,324/181,776 = 181,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,324x = 181,776 × 181,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,324x = 33,042,514,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,042,514,176/134,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,991.14
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