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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,464 and 250,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,464 and 250,922 is: 358,830.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,464 : 250,922 = 250,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,464/250,922 = 250,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,464x = 250,922 × 250,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,464x = 62,961,850,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,961,850,084/175,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,830.59

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