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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,086 and 254,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,086 and 254,971 is: 371,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,086 : 254,971 = 254,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,086/254,971 = 254,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,086x = 254,971 × 254,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,086x = 65,010,210,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,010,210,841/175,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,304.45

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