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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,466 and 245,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,466 and 245,363 is: 368,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,466 : 245,363 = 245,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,466/245,363 = 245,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,466x = 245,363 × 245,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,466x = 60,203,001,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203,001,769/163,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,290.66

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