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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,914 and 248,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,914 and 248,899 is: 375,654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,914 : 248,899 = 248,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,914/248,899 = 248,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,914x = 248,899 × 248,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,914x = 61,950,712,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950,712,201/164,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,654.66

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