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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,046 and 250,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,046 and 250,992 is: 351,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,046 : 250,992 = 250,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,046/250,992 = 250,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,046x = 250,992 × 250,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,046x = 62,996,984,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996,984,064/179,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,848.04

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