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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,071 and 249,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,071 and 249,986 is: 356,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,071 : 249,986 = 249,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,071/249,986 = 249,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,071x = 249,986 × 249,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,071x = 62,493,000,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493,000,196/175,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,958.04

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