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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,052 and 180,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,052 and 180,114 is: 272,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,052 : 180,114 = 180,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,052/180,114 = 180,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,052x = 180,114 × 180,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,052x = 32,441,052,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,052,996/119,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,494.82

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