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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,547 and 248,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,547 and 248,849 is: 376,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,547 : 248,849 = 248,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,547/248,849 = 248,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,547x = 248,849 × 248,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,547x = 61,925,824,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925,824,801/164,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,341.26

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