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