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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,451.06 and 250,903.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,451.06 and 250,903.13 is: 358,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,451.06 : 250,903.13 = 250,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,451.06/250,903.13 = 250,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,451.06x = 250,903.13 × 250,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,451.06x = 62,952,378,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,952,378,134.77/175,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,803.06

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