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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,757 and 248,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,757 and 248,958 is: 376,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,757 : 248,958 = 248,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,757/248,958 = 248,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,757x = 248,958 × 248,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,757x = 61,980,085,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980,085,764/164,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,190.91

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