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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,010 and 250,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,010 and 250,938 is: 351,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010 : 250,938 = 250,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010/250,938 = 250,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010x = 250,938 × 250,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010x = 62,969,879,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,879,844/179,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,767.39

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