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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,554 and 250,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,554 and 250,869 is: 358,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,554 : 250,869 = 250,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,554/250,869 = 250,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,554x = 250,869 × 250,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,554x = 62,935,255,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935,255,161/175,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,495.14

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