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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,651 and 248,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,651 and 248,274 is: 374,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,651 : 248,274 = 248,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,651/248,274 = 248,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,651x = 248,274 × 248,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,651x = 61,639,979,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,979,076/164,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,367.47

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