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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,128 and 248,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,128 and 248,504 is: 371,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,128 : 248,504 = 248,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,128/248,504 = 248,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,128x = 248,504 × 248,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,128x = 61,754,238,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754,238,016/166,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,726.85

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