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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,386 and 247,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,386 and 247,524 is: 372,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,386 : 247,524 = 247,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,386/247,524 = 247,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,386x = 247,524 × 247,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,386x = 61,268,130,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,130,576/164,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,708.93

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