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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,272 and 251,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,272 and 251,284 is: 358,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,272 : 251,284 = 251,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,272/251,284 = 251,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,272x = 251,284 × 251,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,272x = 63,143,648,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143,648,656/176,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,217.12

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