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Finding the Third Proportional to 166,492 and 248,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 166,492 and 248,754 is: 371,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,492 : 248,754 = 248,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,492/248,754 = 248,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,492x = 248,754 × 248,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,492x = 61,878,552,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878,552,516/166,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,660.82

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