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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,041 and 246,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,041 and 246,062 is: 369,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,041 : 246,062 = 246,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,041/246,062 = 246,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,041x = 246,062 × 246,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,041x = 60,546,507,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,546,507,844/164,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,093.75

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