Finding the Third Proportional to 134,430 and 182,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,430 and 182,679 is: 248,245.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,430 : 182,679 = 182,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,430/182,679 = 182,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,430x = 182,679 × 182,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,430x = 33,371,617,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,371,617,041/134,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,245.31
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