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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,828.69 and 248,280.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,828.69 and 248,280.19 is: 376,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,828.69 : 248,280.19 = 248,280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,828.69/248,280.19 = 248,280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,828.69x = 248,280.19 × 248,280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,828.69x = 61,643,051,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,051,505.04/163,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,265.31

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