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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,902 and 248,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,902 and 248,884 is: 375,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,902 : 248,884 = 248,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,902/248,884 = 248,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,902x = 248,884 × 248,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,902x = 61,943,245,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,943,245,456/164,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,636.71

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