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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,274 and 248,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,274 and 248,755 is: 372,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,274 : 248,755 = 248,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,274/248,755 = 248,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,274x = 248,755 × 248,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,274x = 61,879,050,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,879,050,025/166,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,151.09

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