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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,059 and 254,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,059 and 254,934 is: 371,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,059 : 254,934 = 254,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,059/254,934 = 254,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,059x = 254,934 × 254,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,059x = 64,991,344,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991,344,356/175,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,253.94

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