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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,048 and 253,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,048 and 253,342 is: 391,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,048 : 253,342 = 253,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,048/253,342 = 253,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,048x = 253,342 × 253,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,048x = 64,182,168,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182,168,964/164,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,240.18

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