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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,332 and 248,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,332 and 248,091 is: 351,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,332 : 248,091 = 248,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,332/248,091 = 248,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,332x = 248,091 × 248,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,332x = 61,549,144,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,144,281/175,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,043.42

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