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Finding the Third Proportional to 134,594 and 182,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 134,594 and 182,869 is: 248,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,594 : 182,869 = 182,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,594/182,869 = 182,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,594x = 182,869 × 182,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,594x = 33,441,071,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441,071,161/134,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,458.86

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