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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,536 and 248,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,536 and 248,828 is: 376,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,536 : 248,828 = 248,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,536/248,828 = 248,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,536x = 248,828 × 248,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,536x = 61,915,373,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915,373,584/164,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,302.90

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