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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,402 and 250,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,402 and 250,786 is: 358,568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,402 : 250,786 = 250,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,402/250,786 = 250,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,402x = 250,786 × 250,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,402x = 62,893,617,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,893,617,796/175,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,568.42

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