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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,215.50 and 180,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,215.50 and 180,039 is: 271,894.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,215.50 : 180,039 = 180,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,215.50/180,039 = 180,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,215.50x = 180,039 × 180,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,215.50x = 32,414,041,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,041,521/119,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,894.52

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