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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,467 and 250,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,467 and 250,078 is: 356,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,467 : 250,078 = 250,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,467/250,078 = 250,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,467x = 250,078 × 250,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,467x = 62,539,006,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539,006,084/175,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,414.63

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