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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,958 and 175,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,958 and 175,149 is: 257,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,958 : 175,149 = 175,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,958/175,149 = 175,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,958x = 175,149 × 175,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,958x = 30,677,172,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,677,172,201/118,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,882.38

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