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Finding the Third Proportional to 163,950 and 245,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 163,950 and 245,925 is: 368,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,950 : 245,925 = 245,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,950/245,925 = 245,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,950x = 245,925 × 245,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,950x = 60,479,105,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,479,105,625/163,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,887.50

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