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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,472 and 246,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,472 and 246,048 is: 368,084.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,472 : 246,048 = 246,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,472/246,048 = 246,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,472x = 246,048 × 246,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,472x = 60,539,618,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,618,304/164,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,084.65

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