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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,324 and 251,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,324 and 251,320 is: 352,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,324 : 251,320 = 251,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,324/251,320 = 251,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,324x = 251,320 × 251,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,324x = 63,161,742,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,161,742,400/179,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,221.36

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