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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,082 and 254,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,082 and 254,965 is: 371,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,082 : 254,965 = 254,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,082/254,965 = 254,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,082x = 254,965 × 254,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,082x = 65,007,151,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,007,151,225/175,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,295.46

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