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