Finding the Third Proportional to 135,270 and 182,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,270 and 182,493 is: 246,201.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,270 : 182,493 = 182,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,270/182,493 = 182,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,270x = 182,493 × 182,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,270x = 33,303,695,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,303,695,049/135,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,201.63
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