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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,340 and 248,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,340 and 248,103 is: 351,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,340 : 248,103 = 248,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,340/248,103 = 248,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,340x = 248,103 × 248,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,340x = 61,555,098,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,098,609/175,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,061.36

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