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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,045 and 180,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,045 and 180,103.50 is: 272,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,045 : 180,103.50 = 180,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,045/180,103.50 = 180,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,045x = 180,103.50 × 180,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,045x = 32,437,270,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437,270,712.25/119,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,479.07

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