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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,598 and 250,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,598 and 250,945 is: 358,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,598 : 250,945 = 250,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,598/250,945 = 250,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,598x = 250,945 × 250,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,598x = 62,973,393,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,973,393,025/175,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,622.50

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