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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,024 and 250,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,024 and 250,956 is: 351,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,024 : 250,956 = 250,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,024/250,956 = 250,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,024x = 250,956 × 250,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,024x = 62,978,913,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,913,936/179,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,790.34

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