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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,232 and 251,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,232 and 251,226 is: 358,133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,232 : 251,226 = 251,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,232/251,226 = 251,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,232x = 251,226 × 251,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,232x = 63,114,503,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,114,503,076/176,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,133.05

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