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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,874 and 250,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,874 and 250,035 is: 353,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,874 : 250,035 = 250,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,874/250,035 = 250,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,874x = 250,035 × 250,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,874x = 62,517,501,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,501,225/176,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,457.84

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