Finding the Third Proportional to 134,554 and 182,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,554 and 182,822 is: 248,404.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,554 : 182,822 = 182,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,554/182,822 = 182,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,554x = 182,822 × 182,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,554x = 33,423,883,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,423,883,684/134,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,404.98
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