Finding the Third Proportional to 175,466 and 250,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,466 and 250,059 is: 356,362.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,466 : 250,059 = 250,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,466/250,059 = 250,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,466x = 250,059 × 250,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,466x = 62,529,503,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,529,503,481/175,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,362.51
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