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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,436 and 180,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,436 and 180,498 is: 272,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,436 : 180,498 = 180,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,436/180,498 = 180,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,436x = 180,498 × 180,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,436x = 32,579,528,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,528,004/119,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,778.12

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