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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,786 and 250,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,786 and 250,339 is: 380,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,786 : 250,339 = 250,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,786/250,339 = 250,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,786x = 250,339 × 250,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,786x = 62,669,614,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,669,614,921/164,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,309.10

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