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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,848 and 250,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,848 and 250,440 is: 380,472.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,848 : 250,440 = 250,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,848/250,440 = 250,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,848x = 250,440 × 250,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,848x = 62,720,193,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720,193,600/164,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,472.88

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