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Finding the Third Proportional to 119,738.63 and 180,107.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 119,738.63 and 180,107.63 is: 270,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,738.63 : 180,107.63 = 180,107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,738.63/180,107.63 = 180,107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,738.63x = 180,107.63 × 180,107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,738.63x = 32,438,756,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,756,583.14/119,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,913.05

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