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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,787.63 and 248,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,787.63 and 248,901 is: 352,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,787.63 : 248,901 = 248,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,787.63/248,901 = 248,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,787.63x = 248,901 × 248,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,787.63x = 61,951,707,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,951,707,801/175,787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,423.60

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