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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,217 and 247,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,217 and 247,054 is: 371,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,217 : 247,054 = 247,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,217/247,054 = 247,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,217x = 247,054 × 247,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,217x = 61,035,678,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,678,916/164,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,676.98

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