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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,968.50 and 257,188.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,968.50 and 257,188.50 is: 367,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,968.50 : 257,188.50 = 257,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,968.50/257,188.50 = 257,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,968.50x = 257,188.50 × 257,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,968.50x = 66,145,924,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145,924,532.25/179,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,541.68

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