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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,325 and 248,083.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,325 and 248,083.50 is: 351,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,325 : 248,083.50 = 248,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,325/248,083.50 = 248,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,325x = 248,083.50 × 248,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,325x = 61,545,422,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,422,972.25/175,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,036.21

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