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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,900 and 248,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,900 and 248,880 is: 375,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,900 : 248,880 = 248,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,900/248,880 = 248,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,900x = 248,880 × 248,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,900x = 61,941,254,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941,254,400/164,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,629.20

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