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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,050 and 180,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,050 and 180,111 is: 272,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,050 : 180,111 = 180,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,050/180,111 = 180,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,050x = 180,111 × 180,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,050x = 32,439,972,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439,972,321/119,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,490.32

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