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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,727 and 248,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,727 and 248,445 is: 374,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,727 : 248,445 = 248,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,727/248,445 = 248,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,727x = 248,445 × 248,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,727x = 61,724,918,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724,918,025/164,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,710.39

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