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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,562 and 180,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,562 and 180,239 is: 271,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,562 : 180,239 = 180,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,562/180,239 = 180,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,562x = 180,239 × 180,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,562x = 32,486,097,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486,097,121/119,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,709.21

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