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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,094 and 254,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,094 and 254,984 is: 371,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,094 : 254,984 = 254,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,094/254,984 = 254,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,094x = 254,984 × 254,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,094x = 65,016,840,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,016,840,256/175,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,325.35

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