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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,348 and 250,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,348 and 250,730 is: 358,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,348 : 250,730 = 250,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,348/250,730 = 250,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,348x = 250,730 × 250,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,348x = 62,865,532,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,865,532,900/175,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,518.68

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