Finding the Third Proportional to 119,461 and 180,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,461 and 180,116 is: 271,567.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,461 : 180,116 = 180,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,461/180,116 = 180,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,461x = 180,116 × 180,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,461x = 32,441,773,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,441,773,456/119,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,567.90
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