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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,054 and 180,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,054 and 180,117 is: 272,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,054 : 180,117 = 180,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,054/180,117 = 180,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,054x = 180,117 × 180,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,054x = 32,442,133,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442,133,689/119,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,499.32

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