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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,039 and 250,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,039 and 250,977 is: 351,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,039 : 250,977 = 250,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,039/250,977 = 250,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,039x = 250,977 × 250,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,039x = 62,989,454,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989,454,529/179,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,819.74

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