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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,426 and 180,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,426 and 180,483 is: 272,755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,426 : 180,483 = 180,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,426/180,483 = 180,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,426x = 180,483 × 180,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,426x = 32,574,113,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,113,289/119,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,755.63

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