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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,027 and 183,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,027 and 183,951 is: 250,601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,027 : 183,951 = 183,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,027/183,951 = 183,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,027x = 183,951 × 183,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,027x = 33,837,970,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,970,401/135,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,601.51

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