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Finding the Third Proportional to 164,916 and 248,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 164,916 and 248,902 is: 375,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,916 : 248,902 = 248,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,916/248,902 = 248,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,916x = 248,902 × 248,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,916x = 61,952,205,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952,205,604/164,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,659.16

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