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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,624 and 240,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,624 and 240,049 is: 352,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,624 : 240,049 = 240,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,624/240,049 = 240,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,624x = 240,049 × 240,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,624x = 57,623,522,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,522,401/163,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,170.36

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