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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,042 and 250,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,042 and 250,971 is: 351,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042 : 250,971 = 250,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042/250,971 = 250,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042x = 250,971 × 250,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042x = 62,986,442,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986,442,841/179,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,797.02

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