Finding the Third Proportional to 119,112 and 180,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,112 and 180,855 is: 274,603.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,112 : 180,855 = 180,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,112/180,855 = 180,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,112x = 180,855 × 180,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,112x = 32,708,531,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,708,531,025/119,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,603.16
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