Finding the Third Proportional to 134,834 and 181,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,834 and 181,512 is: 244,349.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,834 : 181,512 = 181,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,834/181,512 = 181,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,834x = 181,512 × 181,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,834x = 32,946,606,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,946,606,144/134,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,349.39
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