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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,488 and 248,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,488 and 248,748 is: 371,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,488 : 248,748 = 248,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,488/248,748 = 248,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,488x = 248,748 × 248,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,488x = 61,875,567,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,875,567,504/166,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,651.82

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