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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,880 and 250,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,880 and 250,050 is: 353,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,880 : 250,050 = 250,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,880/250,050 = 250,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,880x = 250,050 × 250,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,880x = 62,525,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,525,002,500/176,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,488.25

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