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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,248 and 250,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,248 and 250,044 is: 385,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,248 : 250,044 = 250,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,248/250,044 = 250,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,248x = 250,044 × 250,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,248x = 62,522,001,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,001,936/162,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,348.37

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