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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,014 and 250,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,014 and 250,926 is: 351,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,014 : 250,926 = 250,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,014/250,926 = 250,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,014x = 250,926 × 250,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,014x = 62,963,857,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963,857,476/179,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,725.88

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