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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,334.50 and 180,069.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,334.50 and 180,069.75 is: 269,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,334.50 : 180,069.75 = 180,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,334.50/180,069.75 = 180,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,334.50x = 180,069.75 × 180,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,334.50x = 32,425,114,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,114,865.06/120,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,458.18

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