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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,628 and 250,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,628 and 250,494 is: 381,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,628 : 250,494 = 250,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,628/250,494 = 250,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,628x = 250,494 × 250,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,628x = 62,747,244,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,747,244,036/164,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,145.64

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