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Finding the Third Proportional to 171,079 and 250,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 171,079 and 250,118 is: 365,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,079 : 250,118 = 250,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,079/250,118 = 250,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,079x = 250,118 × 250,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,079x = 62,559,013,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559,013,924/171,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,673.25

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