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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,542 and 250,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,542 and 250,851 is: 358,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,542 : 250,851 = 250,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,542/250,851 = 250,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,542x = 250,851 × 250,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,542x = 62,926,224,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,926,224,201/175,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,468.20

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