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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,541 and 182,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,541 and 182,799 is: 248,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,541 : 182,799 = 182,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,541/182,799 = 182,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,541x = 182,799 × 182,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,541x = 33,415,474,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415,474,401/134,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,366.48

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