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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,992 and 250,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,992 and 250,856 is: 351,572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,992 : 250,856 = 250,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,992/250,856 = 250,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,992x = 250,856 × 250,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,992x = 62,928,732,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928,732,736/178,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,572.88

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